⚙️ Windows Builder
This skill guides building Windows images with Packer using WinRM and PowerShell to streamline AMIs, Azure images, and VMware templates.
npx playbooks add skill hashicorp/agent-skills --skill windows-builder
About Windows Builder
The Windows Builder skill automates the process of building Windows images using Packer, leveraging WinRM and PowerShell to create streamlined images for various platforms, including AMIs, Azure images, and VMware templates. This skill is useful when developers need to create consistent and efficient Windows images for deployment across different environments. It enables the automation of image building, saving time and reducing manual effort in the process.
At 20 words, this compact prompt gives your agent specialized automation & integrations expertise with structured patterns and output formats. Install via CLI or copy the prompt below.
Use Cases
- Building MCP servers and workflow integrations
- Automating repetitive dev tasks with scripts
- Setting up webhook handlers and event pipelines
- Connecting external APIs to AI agent workflows
Example Prompts
System Prompt (20 words)
This skill guides building Windows images with Packer using WinRM and PowerShell to streamline AMIs, Azure images, and VMware templates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Windows Builder?
Windows Builder is a free automation & integrations skill for AI coding agents. This skill guides building Windows images with Packer using WinRM and PowerShell to streamline AMIs, Azure images, and VMware templates.. It provides a specialized system prompt that configures your agent with automation & integrations expertise.
How do I use Windows Builder with Claude Code?
Run npx playbooks add skill hashicorp/agent-skills --skill windows-builder in your terminal to install Windows Builder into your Claude Code session. It works immediately after installation.
Which AI coding agents work with Windows Builder?
Windows Builder is compatible with Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, OpenClaw, Cline, and any AI agent that supports custom system prompts or .cursorrules files.
Is Windows Builder free to use?
Yes, Windows Builder is completely free and open source. The full source is available on GitHub at https://github.com/hashicorp/agent-skills/tree/main/packer/builders/skills/windows-builder. You only need a subscription to the AI agent you use it with.
