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Package an Aspire modernization session with docs, demo flow, and architecture notes

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How to use this skill

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  1. Open your project in Codex.
  2. Copy the prompt below and paste it into your agent.
  3. Review the proposed files and risks before you approve installation.
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Source SKILL.md: https://github.com/Azure-Samples/eShopLite/blob/HEAD/.squad/skills/aspire-session-packaging/SKILL.md

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First, summarize what it does, its dependencies, license status if identifiable, and any risks. Show the exact files you propose to add under .agents/skills/aspire-session-packaging/. Do not write files or run scripts until I approve.

After I approve, install the complete skill folder, including required referenced files, into that project location. Verify it is discoverable, then tell me its actual invocation name and how to use it. Do not claim it is installed until you have verified it.

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Context

Use this skill when turning an Aspire modernization plan into a session package. The goal is to keep the story documentation-first, grounded in the AppHost model, and easy to demo.

Patterns

1. Build the session bundle

Create a folder that includes:

  • README
  • session abstract
  • flow/timing
  • speaker script
  • demo runbook
  • demo prompts
  • slide outline
  • top pain points
  • scenario map
  • hosted-agent evaluation
  • agent-framework positioning
  • DevUI notes
  • deployment notes
  • references

2. Anchor to real AppHost baselines

Point the session at concrete AppHost examples in the repo. Reuse existing scenario code when the planned scenario scaffolds do not exist yet.

3. Keep deployment story separate

Use a slide-based closing for deployment. Do not let deployment mechanics take over the live demo.

4. Keep agent stories focused

Document what each agent does, what it returns, and how it stays grounded in app data. Avoid generic chatbot framing.

Anti-patterns

  • Treating the session as a single monolithic demo
  • Mixing hosted-agent evaluation into the live pitch
  • Inventing new app behavior without a repo baseline
  • Rewriting the story around framework features instead of app value