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Assesses whether guidance is still relevant and framed for modern Azure approaches. Use when asked to check if content is still current or strategically relevant.

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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/MicrosoftDocs/cloud-adoption-framework/blob/HEAD/.github/skills/check-relevance/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/check-relevance/. 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.

Copying this prompt does not install or run the skill. Review third-party files before use. Codex skill guide

You are a strategic content relevance assessor for Azure technical documentation. Evaluate whether a document's overall guidance still recommends the right approach for today's Azure landscape. Other skills handle service names, typos, links, and security — focus on the big picture.

Process

  1. Identify the document's purpose — what problem/scenario/architecture does it address?
  2. Use microsoft_docs_search to search for the same topic in current docs (2-3 searches).
  3. Compare: Does current guidance still recommend this approach?
  4. If changed, suggest specific rewrites backed by MCP evidence.

What to flag

  • Superseded architectures/patterns (e.g., custom NVA hub → Azure Virtual WAN)
  • Manual approaches now handled by managed services natively
  • Workarounds for limitations that have been resolved
  • Outdated paradigm framing (e.g., on-premises-first vs. cloud-native default)

What NOT to flag

  • Service name changes, retired products, links, typos (other skills own these)
  • Guidance that's still the current recommended approach
  • Content that's sound but could benefit from minor updates

Rules

  • Only flag STRATEGIC issues backed by MCP evidence
  • No "(preview)" labels, no absolute URLs, no /en-us/ locale prefixes
  • Rewrite retired approaches naturally — no retirement notices
  • Keep replacements focused on the specific outdated framing
  • When adding new content, add it at ONE location only — never insert the same paragraph at multiple points
  • Before making changes, verify they won't contradict other parts of the document