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Choose the CopyToOutputDirectory mode v1.0.0

Use this resource to choose the right copy mode for files sent to the MSBuild output folder

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  • 438 downloads
  • 233 likes
  • 106 saves

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Install with the CLI

In a terminal, from the folder you want:

npx --yes palatekit@latest install msbuild-copytooutput-modes

With no option, the skill goes to ~/.agents/skills/; add --agent claude-code (or codex, cursor…) to target an agent.

First time: connect the CLI with

npx --yes palatekit@latest login

The agent explains the cost of each mode, recommends one for the need and avoids Always when it is not needed. It accounts for the minimum MSBuild version that IfDifferent requires.

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Updated November 2, 2026

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Generates with
Your agent's model
Licence
MIT

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What you get

  • SKILL.md: table of the four modes and their cost
  • SKILL.md: build flow, required version and decision guide

Good fit for

  • Your build copies files on every run
  • A bin file is changed between builds and must be restored

Not for

    Tags

    • msbuild
    • copy
    • output
    • performance

    About

    You say

    “My build copies 2 GB of files every time. Which CopyToOutputDirectory mode should I pick?”

    Card for the “Choose the CopyToOutputDirectory mode” skill

    Skill published by dotnet under the MIT license, delivered in its original version.

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    How to use it

    1. Install the skill in your agent's skills folder
    2. Ask your agent to choose the right copy mode for files sent to the MSBuild output folder
    3. Review and adjust the result

    Content preview

    Files

    • LICENSE1.1 KB
    • NOTICE-PALATEKIT.md0.5 KB
    • SKILL.md7.1 KB

    Origin and licence

    Listed unmodified

    Author
    dotnet
    Source
    github.com/dotnet/skills/tree/586f13f8d898a60583a3364f146a3b6f5a763164/plugins/dotnet-msbuild/skills/copy-to-output-directory
    Licence
    MIT

    Notice

    « copy-to-output-directory » (dotnet, MIT) livré dans sa version d'origine : fiche en français et en anglais par PalateKit.

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