How do I install the Tia Project General skill?

Run npx skillmds@latest add czarnak/tia-project-general in your terminal (requires Node.js), paste this page's agent-chat prompt into Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-connected agent, or download the SKILL.md file and copy it into your agent's skills directory.

What does the Tia Project General skill do?

C# Openness implementation of project, portal, and library lifecycle. It is listed under Coding & Dev Tools on SkillMD.

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Which AI agents work with Tia Project General?

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Is Tia Project General free to use?

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Who published Tia Project General?

czarnak (@czarnak) published this skill. Their other Agent Skills are listed on their SkillMD profile.

Tia Project General by czarnak — Agent Skill

Name: Tia Project General
Author: czarnak

File contents

tia-project-general

Scope

Project, portal, and project/global library lifecycle — full C# Openness implementation.

When the roadmap routes here, the entire solution is C#. Do not mix with Python wrapper calls. Always load tia-csharp-common first (done by roadmap).

Reference files

Load ONLY the reference file(s) relevant to the task. Do not load all files at once.

Reference file	When to use
`references/project-lifecycle.md`	Load when the task involves project-level lifecycle operations: Open, OpenWithUpgrade, Create, Save, SaveAs, Close, Archive, Retrieve, RetrieveWithUpgrade, delete, or copy.
`references/library-operations.md`	Load when the task involves project/global libraries, library folders, master copies, library types or versions, type instances, release/default/discard, update/harmonize/cleanup, or library comparison.
`references/project-attributes.md`	Load when the task involves reading project metadata (Author, Name, Version, Path, Size, dates), project history entries, used products, simulation/virtual PLC properties, or accessing the VCI service entry point.
`references/language-settings.md`	Load when the task involves project languages, active/editing/reference languages, multilingual text (MultilingualText, MultilingualTextItem), CommentML on devices, or VCI language import options.
`references/umac-and-auth.md`	Load when the task involves UMAC-protected project operations, UmacDelegate, Authentication events, ProjectOpenMode (Primary/Secondary), or UMAC user types.
`references/compile.md`	Load when the task involves compiling any object (PlcSoftware, HmiTarget, Device, CodeBlock, etc.) via ICompilable or reading CompilerResult.
`references/portal-settings.md`	Load when the task involves TiaPortalSettingsFolder (UI language, search index), ObjectIdentifierProvider, SystemDiagnostics settings export/import, or read-only project access.
`references/vci-management.md`	Load when the task involves managing VCI workspaces, workspace groups, creating user groups, or connecting/exporting objects to a VCI workspace.
`references/vci-operations.md`	Load when the task involves VCI mapped objects, synchronizing changes between project and workspace, or performing object comparisons.

For tasks spanning multiple areas, load all relevant reference files before generating code.

Execution pattern

Create or attach to TiaPortal instance (see tia-csharp-common)
Open, create, or retrieve Project
Use ExclusiveAccess / Transaction where needed (see tia-csharp-common)
Perform project-level or library operations; require explicit authorization before any library/project mutation
Save / archive / close at the correct synchronisation point
Dispose the TIA Portal session

---name: tia-project-generaldescription: C# Openness implementation of project, portal, and library lifecycle.license: MIT---# tia-project-general## ScopeProject, portal, and project/global library lifecycle — full C# Openness implementation.When the roadmap routes here, the entire solution is C#.Do not mix with Python wrapper calls.Always load `tia-csharp-common` first (done by roadmap).---## Reference filesLoad ONLY the reference file(s) relevant to the task. Do not load all files at once.| Reference file | When to use ||---|---|| `references/project-lifecycle.md` | Load when the task involves project-level lifecycle operations: Open, OpenWithUpgrade, Create, Save, SaveAs, Close, Archive, Retrieve, RetrieveWithUpgrade, delete, or copy. || `references/library-operations.md` | Load when the task involves project/global libraries, library folders, master copies, library types or versions, type instances, release/default/discard, update/harmonize/cleanup, or library comparison. || `references/project-attributes.md` | Load when the task involves reading project metadata (Author, Name, Version, Path, Size, dates), project history entries, used products, simulation/virtual PLC properties, or accessing the VCI service entry point. || `references/language-settings.md` | Load when the task involves project languages, active/editing/reference languages, multilingual text (MultilingualText, MultilingualTextItem), CommentML on devices, or VCI language import options. || `references/umac-and-auth.md` | Load when the task involves UMAC-protected project operations, UmacDelegate, Authentication events, ProjectOpenMode (Primary/Secondary), or UMAC user types. || `references/compile.md` | Load when the task involves compiling any object (PlcSoftware, HmiTarget, Device, CodeBlock, etc.) via ICompilable or reading CompilerResult. || `references/portal-settings.md` | Load when the task involves TiaPortalSettingsFolder (UI language, search index), ObjectIdentifierProvider, SystemDiagnostics settings export/import, or read-only project access. || `references/vci-management.md` | Load when the task involves managing VCI workspaces, workspace groups, creating user groups, or connecting/exporting objects to a VCI workspace. || `references/vci-operations.md` | Load when the task involves VCI mapped objects, synchronizing changes between project and workspace, or performing object comparisons. |For tasks spanning multiple areas, load all relevant reference files before generating code.---## Execution pattern1. Create or attach to `TiaPortal` instance (see `tia-csharp-common`)2. Open, create, or retrieve `Project`3. Use `ExclusiveAccess` / `Transaction` where needed (see `tia-csharp-common`)4. Perform project-level or library operations; require explicit authorization before any library/project mutation5. Save / archive / close at the correct synchronisation point6. Dispose the TIA Portal session

Frequently asked questions

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