microsoft/generate-readme
> Generates or updates a README.md for an Agent 365 sample agent. Detects the agent type (interactive or autonomous), programming language (.NET, Node.js, Python), and authentication model, then produces a README following the standard template with all required sections.
npx skills add https://github.com/microsoft/Agent365-Samples --skill generate-readme
Generate or update a README.md for a sample agent in the Agent365-Samples repository.
The README MUST contain the following sections in this exact order. Do not add, remove, or reorder sections unless noted.
# <Sample Title> — <Language> Sample
<1–3 sentence description of what the sample demonstrates. State whether it is interactive or autonomous, what SDK/orchestrator it uses, and what makes it a useful reference.>
For comprehensive documentation, visit the [Microsoft Agent 365 Developer Documentation](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-agent-365/developer/).
A table of patterns demonstrated and their file locations:
## What This Sample Demonstrates
| Pattern | Where |
|---------|-------|
| <pattern description> | `<file path>` |
## Prerequisites
- <Runtime/SDK version>
- [Azure CLI](https://learn.microsoft.com/cli/azure/install-azure-cli)
- [Agent 365 CLI](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-agent-365/developer/agent-365-cli) (install: `dotnet tool install --global Microsoft.Agents.A365.DevTools.Cli --prerelease`)
- An Azure OpenAI resource with a deployed model (e.g., `gpt-4o`)
- An Entra tenant with at minimum the **Agent ID Developer** role
- <Any additional prerequisites specific to the sample>
This section describes the authentication and identity model used by the agent. Pick exactly ONE auth model and ONE identity model from the tables below. If it is unclear which model is used from the code/existing README, ask the user.
Auth models (pick one):
| Auth Model | Description | When to use |
|------------|-------------|-------------|
| Agent user | The agent authenticates as its own agentic user identity. | AI Teammates with Teams/Copilot chat capabilities. |
| On behalf of the user | The agent acts on behalf of the signed-in user via OBO token exchange. | Interactive or autonomous agents that call resources as the user. |
| App-based | The agent authenticates using application credentials with no user context. | Interactive or autonomous agents that call resources as the app. |
Identity models (pick one):
| Identity Model | Description | When to use |
|----------------|-------------|-------------|
| Agent user with own identity | The agent has an agentic user account in the tenant. | AI Teammates with Teams/Copilot chat capabilities. |
| Agent identity | The agent has an identity service principal that serves as an instance of the blueprint. | Agent 365 blueprint-based agents that use the Agent identity model (service principal instance of the blueprint). |
| Entra app service principal | The agent authenticates as a standard Entra app registration (no blueprint, no FMI). | Simple agents using direct client credentials without the A365 identity model. |
Write the section as:
## Authentication + Identity
| Aspect | Model |
|--------|-------|
| **Authentication** | <one of: Agent user, On behalf of the user, App-based> |
| **Identity** | <one of: Agent user with own identity, Agent identity, Entra app service principal> |
<1–2 sentences explaining how auth works in this specific sample. Reference the relevant code file.>
## Environment Configuration
### Agent 365 Setup
<Steps to provision the agent using the A365 CLI. Include `a365 setup all`, admin consent, and manual configuration (e.g., Azure OpenAI keys).>
### Configuration
<Configuration reference — either a table of .env variables or appsettings.json keys. Include "Set by" column (CLI or Manual).>
For Python and Node.js samples, include ENABLE_A365_OBSERVABILITY_EXPORTER, ENABLE_A365_OBSERVABILITY, OTEL_LOG_LEVEL, and A365_OBSERVABILITY_LOG_LEVEL in the configuration table. If they are not set, prompt the user and ask if they would like them to be added. If yes, add them. Default values are ENABLE_A365_OBSERVABILITY_EXPORTER=true, ENABLE_A365_OBSERVABILITY=true, A365_OBSERVABILITY_LOG_LEVEL=info, and OTEL_LOG_LEVEL=Debug. For .NET samples, these environment variables do not apply — the A365 exporter is controlled in code via ExportTarget.Agent365, and log levels are configured in appsettings.json under Logging:LogLevel. The .NET equivalents are: Logging:LogLevel:OpenTelemetry (equivalent of OTEL_LOG_LEVEL) and Logging:LogLevel:Microsoft.Agents.A365.Observability (equivalent of A365_OBSERVABILITY_LOG_LEVEL).
## Running the Agent Locally
### Quick start (Azure OpenAI only)
<Minimal setup — just LLM credentials, no A365.>
### Local development (with A365 observability)
<Full setup with A365 credentials and observability export.>
For interactive agents, reference the Configure Agent Testing guide and Microsoft 365 Agents Playground.
## Deploying the Agent
<Production deployment instructions. Include MSI/FIC requirements, environment variables, and hosting provider guidance.>
## Observability
<Describe the tracing spans produced by the agent (e.g., InvokeAgentScope, InferenceScope, ExecuteToolScope). For agents with a custom token flow, describe the FMI chain briefly. Link to the observability guide.>
Keep this section concise — no ASCII art diagrams. Reference the Agent observability guide for details.
## Support
For issues, questions, or feedback:
- **Issues**: Please file issues in the [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/microsoft/Agent365-Samples/issues) section
- **Documentation**: See the [Microsoft Agent 365 Developer Documentation](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-agent-365/developer/)
- **Security**: For security issues, please see [SECURITY.md](../../../../SECURITY.md)
## Contributing
This project welcomes contributions and suggestions. Most contributions require you to agree to a Contributor License Agreement (CLA) declaring that you have the right to, and actually do, grant us the rights to use your contribution. For details, visit <https://cla.opensource.microsoft.com>.
When you submit a pull request, a CLA bot will automatically determine whether you need to provide a CLA and decorate the PR appropriately (e.g., status check, comment). Simply follow the instructions provided by the bot. You will only need to do this once across all repos using our CLA.
This project has adopted the [Microsoft Open Source Code of Conduct](https://opensource.microsoft.com/codeofconduct/). For more information see the [Code of Conduct FAQ](https://opensource.microsoft.com/codeofconduct/faq/) or contact [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) with any additional questions or comments.
## Additional Resources
- [Microsoft Agent 365 Developer Documentation](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-agent-365/developer/)
- [Agent observability guide](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-agent-365/developer/observability)
- <Language-specific SDK repository link>
- <Any other relevant links>
## Trademarks
*Microsoft, Windows, Microsoft Azure and/or other Microsoft products and services referenced in the documentation may be either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft in the United States and/or other countries. The licenses for this project do not grant you rights to use any Microsoft names, logos, or trademarks. Microsoft's general trademark guidelines can be found at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=254653.*
## License
Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Licensed under the MIT License — see the [LICENSE](../../../../LICENSE.md) file for details.
Adjust the relative path to LICENSE.md based on the sample's depth in the repository.
.csproj file exists → .NETpackage.json exists → Node.js/TypeScriptpyproject.toml or .py files → Python/api/messages endpoint, TurnContext, AgentApplication, or message handler → InteractiveBackgroundService, background loop, no message endpoint → AutonomousTurnContext with Activity.From + agentic user references → Agent user auth + Agent user with own identityexchangeToken / OBO flow → On behalf of the userWithFmiPath / fmi_path / FMI chain → Agent identityClientSecretCredential with no FMI → Entra app service principalTake microsoft/generate-readme from the repository into ~/.claude/skills for personal
use, or into .claude/skills inside a project.
The agent identifies a skill by the name field in its header. Two skills with the
same name cannot sit side by side — one of them will be ignored.