version-checker

Version Currency Checker

This skill validates that AI-Native Development Tutorial content references current versions, features, CLI commands, and terminology for all tools mentioned.

When to Use This Skill

• Before publishing new tutorial content
• After major tool updates (VS Code, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, etc.)
• When users report outdated information
• During quarterly content audits (minimum monthly for CLI commands)
• When adding references to new tools or features

Tools and Features to Check

GitHub Copilot (VS Code)

Feature	Current Status	Check For	Verify At
Agent Mode	Stable	References to "Agent" in mode picker	docs.github.com/copilot
Custom Agents	Stable	.agent.md file extension	Agent docs
Agent Skills	Preview	chat.useAgentSkills setting	VS Code release notes
Copilot Coding Agent	Stable	GitHub.com autonomous agent	GitHub Copilot docs
Model Picker	Stable	Model selection in chat	VS Code Copilot release notes

Deprecated terminology to flag:

• "Chat modes" → Now called "Custom Agents"
• .chatmode.md → Now .agent.md

GitHub Copilot CLI

Command	Current Syntax	Check For	Verify At
Install	gh extension install github/gh-copilot	Package name, install method	GitHub CLI docs
Invoke	gh copilot	Command syntax	Official docs
Suggest	gh copilot suggest	Subcommand names	gh copilot --help
Explain	gh copilot explain	Subcommand names	gh copilot --help

Claude Code (Anthropic)

Feature	Current Syntax	Check For	Verify At
Install (npm)	npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code	Package name	anthropic.com/claude-code
Install (brew)	brew install anthropic/tap/claude-code	Tap name, formula	Homebrew tap
Invoke	claude	Binary name	Official docs
Config location	~/.claude/	Path	Claude Code docs
CLAUDE.md	Project instructions file	Filename, location	Official docs
MCP support	--mcp-server flag	Flag syntax	claude --help

Claude Code commands to verify:

• /help — Show available commands
• /clear — Clear conversation
• /config — View/edit configuration
• /mcp — MCP server management
• /model — Model selection

Deprecated Claude Code patterns to flag:

• Old package names (verify @anthropic-ai/claude-code is current)
• Old config paths (if changed)

VS Code Settings

Setting	Purpose	Verify
chat.useAgentSkills	Enable Agent Skills	Still valid setting name

Agent Skills Standard

• Specification at agentskills.io
• Folder location: .github/skills/ (recommended) or .claude/skills/ (legacy)
• Personal skills: ~/.copilot/skills/ (recommended) or ~/.claude/skills/ (legacy)

MCP (Model Context Protocol)

• GitHub MCP Server availability
• Remote vs local server options
• Toolset configuration

Pre-Ship Command Verification

Before publishing, verify all CLI commands are current by checking official documentation:

Step 0: Extract All CLI Commands

# Find all shell/bash code blocks with install or CLI commands
Select-String -Path "src/content/**/*.md" -Pattern "npm install|brew install|gh copilot|gh extension|claude |npx " | 
    Select-Object Filename, LineNumber, Line | 
    Format-Table -Wrap

Step 1: Verify GitHub Copilot CLI

1. Check current install method: gh extension install github/gh-copilot
2. Run gh copilot --help to verify subcommand names
3. Cross-reference: GitHub Copilot CLI docs

Step 2: Verify Claude Code

1. Check npm package: npm view @anthropic-ai/claude-code (or search npmjs.com)
2. Check Homebrew: brew info anthropic/tap/claude-code
3. Run claude --help to verify command flags
4. Cross-reference: Claude Code docs

Step 3: Verify MCP Commands

1. Check MCP server install methods against modelcontextprotocol.io
2. Verify configuration syntax in any mcp.json examples

Verification Process

Step 1: Extract Tool References

Scan all tutorial markdown files for:

src/content/tutorial/part-*.md

Look for:

• VS Code setting names (chat.*, github.copilot.*)
• File extensions (.agent.md, .instructions.md, SKILL.md)
• Folder paths (.github/agents/, .github/skills/, .github/instructions/)
• Feature names (Agent Mode, Plan Mode, etc.)
• URLs to documentation

Step 2: Check Against Current Documentation

For each reference found:

1. Verify the feature/setting still exists
2. Check if naming has changed
3. Confirm the described behavior matches current behavior
4. Note any preview/experimental status changes

Step 3: Generate Currency Report

## Version Currency Report

**Audit Date:** [date]
**Tutorial Version:** [version]
**Tools Verified Against:**
- GitHub Copilot CLI: [version or "latest as of date"]
- Claude Code: [version or "latest as of date"]
- VS Code: [version]

### ✅ Current References
| Reference | Location | Status |
|-----------|----------|--------|
| [feature] | [file:line] | Current |

### ⚠️ Outdated References
| Reference | Location | Issue | Fix |
|-----------|----------|-------|-----|
| [feature] | [file:line] | [what's wrong] | [suggested update] |

### 🔍 Unverified References
| Reference | Location | Notes |
|-----------|----------|-------|
| [feature] | [file:line] | [why unverified] |

### 🔧 CLI Commands Verified
| Command | Location | Verified? | Notes |
|---------|----------|-----------|-------|
| `npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code` | module-f | ✅/❌ | [notes] |
| `gh extension install github/gh-copilot` | module-f | ✅/❌ | [notes] |
| `brew install anthropic/tap/claude-code` | module-f | ✅/❌ | [notes] |

Step 4: Check Availability Notes

The tutorial includes availability notes like:

⚠️ **Availability Note (January 2026):**
Agent Skills is in **preview** in VS Code stable.

Verify these notes are still accurate and update dates if needed.

Known Volatile Areas

These parts of the tutorial reference fast-changing features:

1. Part 5: Custom Agents - Agent picker location, file extensions
2. Part 6: Agent Skills - Preview status, setting name, folder paths
3. Part 8: Troubleshooting - Setting names, feature availability
4. Module F: Terminal AI - Claude Code install commands, Copilot CLI syntax
5. Module G: Build Agent - CI/CD commands, GitHub Actions syntax
6. Module H: Pipelines - MCP server configuration, remote tooling

Rapidly-Evolving Commands (Check Monthly)

Command	Location	Why It Changes
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code	module-f	Package name/scope may change
gh extension install github/gh-copilot	module-f	Extension name may change
brew install anthropic/tap/claude-code	module-f	Tap/formula names may change
MCP server configs	module-a, module-f	Protocol evolving rapidly

Update Checklist

When updating outdated references:

• Update the feature name/setting in all occurrences
• Update any screenshots or diagrams
• Update the troubleshooting section if affected
• Add/update availability notes with current date
• Run npm run build to verify no broken references
• Update this skill's reference table if tool landscape changed