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Expert knowledge for Microsoft Foundry Local (aka Azure AI Foundry Local) development including best practices, configuration, and integrations & coding patterns.
Passed 8 of 15 test cases with the skill, and 3 of 15 without it.
and 5 more in the full report
8 fixed3 passed either way10 still failing1 broke
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One of 8 test cases the skill fixed. Same model, same prompt, with and without the skill.
When fetching Microsoft Foundry Local documentation pages over HTTP or web fetch, what mandatory query string parameter must be attached to the request URL?
| Checked | Without skill | With skill |
|---|---|---|
| Includes from=learn-agent-skill in documentation fetch query parameters | Missed | Passed |
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This skill provides expert guidance for Microsoft Foundry Local. Covers best practices, decision making, configuration, and integrations & coding patterns. It combines local quick-reference content with remote documentation fetching capabilities.
IMPORTANT for Agent: Use the Category Index below to locate relevant sections. For categories with line ranges (e.g.,
L35-L120), useread_filewith the specified lines. For categories with file links (e.g.,[security.md](security.md)), useread_fileon the linked reference file
IMPORTANT for Agent: If
metadata.generated_atis more than 3 months old, suggest the user pull the latest version from the repository. Ifmcp_microsoftdocstools are not available, suggest the user install it: Installation Guide
This skill requires network access to fetch documentation content:
mcp_microsoftdocs:microsoft_docs_fetch with query string from=learn-agent-skill. Returns Markdown.fetch_webpage with query string from=learn-agent-skill&accept=text/markdown. Returns Markdown.| Category | Lines | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Best Practices | L32-L36 | Troubleshooting Foundry Local CLI issues, applying recommended workflows, and resolving common setup, auth, build, and deployment problems. |
| Decision Making | L37-L42 | Guidance on choosing between legacy vs current Foundry Local SDK and step-by-step instructions for migrating existing apps to the current SDK. |
| Configuration | L43-L49 | Configuring and operating Foundry Local: compiling Hugging Face models with Olive, installing/using the CLI, and reference for all CLI commands and options. |
| Integrations & Coding Patterns | L50-L61 | Using Foundry Local APIs/SDKs for text embeddings, chat completions, audio transcription, tool calling, LangChain apps, and OpenAI-style or REST integrations in your code |
| Topic | URL |
|---|---|
| Apply best practices and troubleshoot Foundry Local CLI | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/foundry-local/reference/reference-best-practice |
| Topic | URL |
|---|---|
| Decide between legacy and current Foundry Local SDK | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/foundry-local/reference/reference-sdk-legacy |
| Migrate applications to the current Foundry Local SDK | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/foundry-local/reference/reference-sdk-migration |
| Topic | URL |
|---|---|
| Compile Hugging Face models for Foundry Local with Olive | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/foundry-local/how-to/how-to-compile-hugging-face-models |
| Operate and configure the Foundry Local CLI | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/foundry-local/how-to/how-to-use-foundry-local-cli |
| Reference commands and options for Foundry Local CLI | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/foundry-local/reference/reference-cli |
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