tool-rename-deprecation
Ensure renamed built-in tool references preserve backward compatibility
by microsoftFree
Description
tool-rename-deprecation is an agent skill from the Microsoft VS Code repository, listed on skills.sh. It checks that renaming a built-in tool or tool set keeps backward compatibility. When a tool's reference name, a tool set's reference name or any tool identifier changes, the old name must be kept in the deprecated or legacy list, so that existing prompt files, tool configurations and saved references still resolve. The skill applies to any change to built-in tool or tool set registration, to renaming a tool's reference name, to moving a tool from one set to another, where the old set and tool path becomes a legacy name, and to reviewing a pull request that touches tool registration to make sure no legacy name was dropped. The procedure starts by working out whether a tool or a tool set changed and where it is registered. A skill is a SKILL.md file of instructions that an AI agent loads when a task calls for it. It is free and open source, and the skills.sh listing shows all three security audits passing.…
Highlights
- Keeps old tool names as legacy aliases
- Covers tool and tool set renames
- Checks moves between tool sets
- Reviews registration pull requests
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tool-rename-deprecation FAQ
What does the tool-rename-deprecation skill do?
It makes sure a renamed tool or tool set keeps its old name as a legacy alias, so existing prompts and configurations still work.
When does it apply?
On any change to tool registration, including renames and moves between tool sets.
Why keep the old name?
Existing prompt files, tool configurations and saved references depend on it.
How do I install it?
Run: npx skills add https://github.com/microsoft/vscode --skill tool-rename-deprecation
Is it free?
Yes. It is free and open source.
Are there security findings?
The skills.sh listing shows Gen Agent Trust Hub, Socket and Snyk all passing.
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