MicrosoftInstall Add Datasource
Pick your agent. Every command is ready to paste.
npx skills add microsoft/power-platform-skills --skill add-datasourceThe open skills CLI detects your agents (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex and 70+ more) and installs to the right folder. Add -g to install globally.
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Install it
Run the command above, or upload the folder in Claude.
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Ask naturally
Describe the task. Your agent loads add-datasource when the request matches its description.
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Name it if needed
If it does not trigger, say “use the add-datasource skill”. In Codex, type $add-datasource.
📋 Shared Instructions: shared-instructions.md - Cross-cutting concerns.
Add Data Source
Router skill that understands the user's goal and connects them to the right data source -- without requiring them to know Power Platform terminology.
Workflow
Check Memory Bank
Check for memory-bank.md per shared-instructions.md.
Understand the Goal
- If
$ARGUMENTSis provided or the caller already specified what's needed, use it directly and skip the question below. - Otherwise, ask the user what they want their app to do -- not which connector to use. Focus on the end goal. Example questions:
- "What kind of data does your app need to work with?"
- "What should your app be able to do? (e.g., search company info, manage tasks, send messages)"
- Based on their answer, recommend the best approach and explain why it's the right fit. The user shouldn't need to know the difference between Dataverse, SharePoint, or other connectors -- that's our job.
Route to the Right Skill
Map the user's goal to the appropriate skill:
| User's goal | Best approach | Invoke |
|---|---|---|
| Store and manage structured business data (custom tables, forms, CRUD) | Dataverse is the platform's native database | /add-dataverse |
| Track work items, bugs, builds, or pipelines | Azure DevOps connector | /add-azuredevops |
| Send or read Teams messages, post to channels | Teams connector | /add-teams |
| Read/write Excel spreadsheet data | Excel Online (Business) connector | /add-excel |
| Upload, download, or manage files | OneDrive for Business connector | /add-onedrive |
| Work with SharePoint lists or document libraries | SharePoint Online connector | /add-sharepoint |
| Send emails, read inbox, manage calendar events | Office 365 Outlook connector | /add-office365 |
| Invoke an AI agent or copilot built in Copilot Studio | Copilot Studio connector | /add-mcscopilot |
| Something else or not sure | Generic connector (we'll figure it out) | /add-connector |
Important routing rules:
- When the user wants to perform actions (send an email, post a message, create a file), use the specific connector for that action (e.g.,
/add-office365for sending email,/add-teamsfor posting messages).
- If the user wants multiple capabilities, invoke each skill in sequence.
When the User Isn't Sure
If the user describes a vague goal (e.g., "I need data for my app"), guide them:
- Ask what their app does and who uses it
- Ask what data they need to display or interact with
- Recommend the simplest approach that meets their needs
- Explain the recommendation in plain language (avoid jargon like "connector", "Dataverse", "tabular data source" unless the user uses those terms first)
Tips for Add Datasource
- • Start a fresh session after installing so your agent picks up the new skill.
- • It is part of a pack with 24 skills. Install only the ones you need with --skill to keep triggers precise.
- • If two skills overlap, mention the one you want by name.
Questions about Add Datasource
What does the Add Datasource skill do?
Adds a data source or connector to a Power Apps code app. Asks what the user wants to accomplish and routes to the appropriate specialized skill.
How do I install Add Datasource?
Run "npx skills add microsoft/power-platform-skills --skill add-datasource" in your project. The skills CLI installs it for Claude Code, Cursor, Codex and 70+ other agents. In Claude on the web, upload the skill folder as a ZIP under Customize > Skills.
Does Add Datasource work in Cursor and Codex?
Yes. Add Datasource uses the open SKILL.md format, so it works in Claude Code, Claude, Cursor, OpenAI Codex, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and other agents that support agent skills.
Is Add Datasource free?
Add Datasource is open source on GitHub under the MIT license. It is free to install; check the license before commercial use.
Who made Add Datasource?
Add Datasource is published by Microsoft in the microsoft/power-platform-skills repository, together with 23 other skills.
