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### Error Handling

- Update to the `powershell.instructions.md` file. Now includes less error handling in the examples. This means when using the instructions file the output script contains less of the structured error handling, however the output scripts are easier for beginners and powershell novices to read and understand.

### Switch parameter

- Updates to using the switch parameters should now prevent default values data type being a bool
- Using no default value is the way in PowerShell. Defaults to a false value and shouldn't be set to a true value. Although a note has been added to show the correct syntax that requires type casting

### Examples updates
- Now includes a better demonstration of using the `WhatIf` parameter via `$PSCmdlet.ShouldProcesss`
- Full Example: End-to-End Cmdlet Pattern updated with the `$Force` & `$PSCmdlet.ShouldContinue` pattern

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a11y.instructions.md

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agent-safety.instructions.md

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agent-skills.instructions.md

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agents.instructions.md

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ai-prompt-engineering-safety-best-practices.instructions.md

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ansible.instructions.md

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apex.instructions.md

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arch-linux.instructions.md

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aspnet-rest-apis.instructions.md

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astro.instructions.md

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aws-appsync.instructions.md

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azure-devops-pipelines.instructions.md

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azure-functions-typescript.instructions.md

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azure-logic-apps-power-automate.instructions.md

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azure-verified-modules-bicep.instructions.md

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azure-verified-modules-terraform.instructions.md

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bicep-code-best-practices.instructions.md

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blazor.instructions.md

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centos-linux.instructions.md

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clojure.instructions.md

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cmake-vcpkg.instructions.md

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code-review-generic.instructions.md

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codexer.instructions.md

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coldfusion-cfc.instructions.md

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coldfusion-cfm.instructions.md

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containerization-docker-best-practices.instructions.md

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context7.instructions.md

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context-engineering.instructions.md

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convert-cassandra-to-spring-data-cosmos.instructions.md

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convert-jpa-to-spring-data-cosmos.instructions.md

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copilot-sdk-csharp.instructions.md

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2026-03-23 11:11:19 +11:00

copilot-sdk-go.instructions.md

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copilot-sdk-nodejs.instructions.md

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copilot-sdk-python.instructions.md

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copilot-thought-logging.instructions.md

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cpp-language-service-tools.instructions.md

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csharp-ja.instructions.md

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csharp-ko.instructions.md

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csharp-mcp-server.instructions.md

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csharp.instructions.md

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dart-n-flutter.instructions.md

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dataverse-python-advanced-features.instructions.md

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dataverse-python-agentic-workflows.instructions.md

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dataverse-python-api-reference.instructions.md

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dataverse-python-authentication-security.instructions.md

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dataverse-python-best-practices.instructions.md

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dataverse-python-error-handling.instructions.md

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dataverse-python-modules.instructions.md

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dataverse-python-pandas-integration.instructions.md

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dataverse-python-performance-optimization.instructions.md

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dataverse-python-real-world-usecases.instructions.md

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dataverse-python-sdk.instructions.md

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dataverse-python-testing-debugging.instructions.md

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dataverse-python.instructions.md

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debian-linux.instructions.md

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declarative-agents-microsoft365.instructions.md

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devbox-image-definition.instructions.md

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devops-core-principles.instructions.md

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dotnet-architecture-good-practices.instructions.md

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dotnet-framework.instructions.md

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dotnet-maui-9-to-dotnet-maui-10-upgrade.instructions.md

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2025-11-21 14:19:43 +11:00

dotnet-maui.instructions.md

feat: Add MAUI Expert agent for .NET cross-platform app development (#488)

2025-12-15 09:35:58 +11:00

dotnet-upgrade.instructions.md

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dotnet-wpf.instructions.md

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draw-io.instructions.md

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fedora-linux.instructions.md

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genaiscript.instructions.md

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generate-modern-terraform-code-for-azure.instructions.md

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gilfoyle-code-review.instructions.md

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github-actions-ci-cd-best-practices.instructions.md

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go-mcp-server.instructions.md

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go.instructions.md

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html-css-style-color-guide.instructions.md

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instructions.instructions.md

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java-11-to-java-17-upgrade.instructions.md

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java-17-to-java-21-upgrade.instructions.md

Java upgrade guides and Java Collection (#260)

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java-mcp-server.instructions.md

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joyride-user-project.instructions.md

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joyride-workspace-automation.instructions.md

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kotlin-mcp-server.instructions.md

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kubernetes-deployment-best-practices.instructions.md

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kubernetes-manifests.instructions.md

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langchain-python.instructions.md

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localization.instructions.md

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lwc.instructions.md

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makefile.instructions.md

makefile instructions (#407)

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markdown-accessibility.instructions.md

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markdown-content-creation.instructions.md

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markdown-gfm.instructions.md

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markdown.instructions.md

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mcp-m365-copilot.instructions.md

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memory-bank.instructions.md

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mongo-dba.instructions.md

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moodle.instructions.md

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ms-sql-dba.instructions.md

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nestjs.instructions.md

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nextjs-tailwind.instructions.md

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nextjs.instructions.md

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no-heredoc.instructions.md

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nodejs-javascript-vitest.instructions.md

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object-calisthenics.instructions.md

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oop-design-patterns.instructions.md

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2026-03-16 10:43:53 +11:00

oqtane.instructions.md

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pcf-alm.instructions.md

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pcf-api-reference.instructions.md

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pcf-best-practices.instructions.md

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pcf-canvas-apps.instructions.md

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pcf-code-components.instructions.md

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pcf-community-resources.instructions.md

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pcf-dependent-libraries.instructions.md

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pcf-events.instructions.md

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pcf-fluent-modern-theming.instructions.md

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pcf-limitations.instructions.md

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pcf-manifest-schema.instructions.md

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pcf-model-driven-apps.instructions.md

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pcf-overview.instructions.md

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pcf-power-pages.instructions.md

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pcf-react-platform-libraries.instructions.md

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pcf-sample-components.instructions.md

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pcf-tooling.instructions.md

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performance-optimization.instructions.md

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php-mcp-server.instructions.md

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php-symfony.instructions.md

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playwright-dotnet.instructions.md

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playwright-python.instructions.md

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playwright-typescript.instructions.md

Playwright instructions typescript (#62)

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power-apps-canvas-yaml.instructions.md

Power Apps Canvas Apps YAML Instructions (#163)

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power-apps-code-apps.instructions.md

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power-bi-custom-visuals-development.instructions.md

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power-bi-data-modeling-best-practices.instructions.md

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power-bi-dax-best-practices.instructions.md

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power-bi-devops-alm-best-practices.instructions.md

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power-bi-report-design-best-practices.instructions.md

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power-bi-security-rls-best-practices.instructions.md

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power-platform-connector.instructions.md

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power-platform-mcp-development.instructions.md

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powershell-pester-5.instructions.md

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powershell.instructions.md

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prompt.instructions.md

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python-mcp-server.instructions.md

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quarkus-mcp-server-sse.instructions.md

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quarkus.instructions.md

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r.instructions.md

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ruby-mcp-server.instructions.md

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ruby-on-rails.instructions.md

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rust-mcp-server.instructions.md

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rust.instructions.md

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scala2.instructions.md

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security-and-owasp.instructions.md

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self-explanatory-code-commenting.instructions.md

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shell.instructions.md

Shell scripting instructions for bash, sh, zsh, and other shells (#389)

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spec-driven-workflow-v1.instructions.md

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springboot-4-migration.instructions.md

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2025-11-28 09:37:08 +11:00

springboot.instructions.md

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sql-sp-generation.instructions.md

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svelte.instructions.md

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swift-mcp-server.instructions.md

Add Swift MCP Server Development collection (#328)

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tailwind-v4-vite.instructions.md

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2026-02-02 12:41:48 -05:00

taming-copilot.instructions.md

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tanstack-start-shadcn-tailwind.instructions.md

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task-implementation.instructions.md

Task Researcher and Task Planner for intermediate to expert users and large codebases (#159)

2025-08-07 09:57:59 +10:00

tasksync.instructions.md

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2026-02-13 12:03:56 +08:00

terraform-azure.instructions.md

Terraform on Azure chat mode & instructions (#262)

2025-09-25 09:34:25 +10:00

terraform-sap-btp.instructions.md

feat: add instruction for provisioning resources on SAP BTP (#384)

2025-11-10 10:26:51 +11:00

terraform.instructions.md

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2025-07-27 16:57:18 -07:00

typescript-mcp-server.instructions.md

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2025-10-17 10:57:58 +11:00

typespec-m365-copilot.instructions.md

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2026-01-09 09:03:03 -08:00

update-code-from-shorthand.instructions.md

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update-docs-on-code-change.instructions.md

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use-cliche-data-in-docs.instructions.md

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vsixtoolkit.instructions.md

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winui3.instructions.md

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wordpress.instructions.md

WordPress Instruction (#277)

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