config-reset

name	config-reset
description	Resets starter-config.json to its default template state with automatic backup. Use when you need to clear all configuration values and start fresh, when the config file becomes corrupted, after testing/cleanup, or to prepare for a new deployment of the Azure AI Foundry Starter template.

Config Reset

Overview

This skill resets the starter-config.json file to its default template state, clearing all configuration values while preserving the proper structure. It automatically creates timestamped backups before resetting, ensuring no data is lost.

Quick Start

Reset the config interactively:

.\.github\skills\config-reset\scripts\reset-config.ps1

Core Capabilities

1. Template State Reset

Resets the configuration file to default template with:

• Empty values: All fields set to empty strings (except metadata)
• Proper structure: Maintains correct JSON schema
• Updated metadata: Sets lastModified to current date
• Default location: Uses eastus as default Azure region

2. Automatic Backup

Creates timestamped backup before resetting:

• Format: starter-config.json.backup.yyyyMMdd-HHmmss
• Location: Same directory as config file
• Preserved: Original config saved for reference

3. Safety Features

• Dry Run Mode: Preview reset without making changes (-DryRun)
• Confirmation Required: Must type 'RESET' to proceed (unless -Force)
• Backup Protection: Always creates backup before resetting
• Error Handling: Graceful handling of missing or corrupted files

Usage Patterns

Preview Reset

# See what will be reset
.\.github\skills\config-reset\scripts\reset-config.ps1 -DryRun

Interactive Reset

# Reset with confirmation prompt
.\.github\skills\config-reset\scripts\reset-config.ps1

# Reset without confirmation
.\.github\skills\config-reset\scripts\reset-config.ps1 -Force

Custom Paths

# Specify custom config path
.\.github\skills\config-reset\scripts\reset-config.ps1 -ConfigPath ".\custom-config.json"

# Specify custom backup location
.\.github\skills\config-reset\scripts\reset-config.ps1 -BackupPath ".\backups\config.backup"

Parameters

Parameter	Type	Description
-ConfigPath	String	Path to starter-config.json (default: ./starter-config.json)
-BackupPath	String	Custom backup location (default: auto-generated with timestamp)
-Force	Switch	Skip confirmation prompt
-DryRun	Switch	Preview reset without making changes

Template Structure

After reset, the config file contains:

{
    "azureDevOps": {
        "organizationUrl": "",
        "projectName": ""
    },
    "azure": {
        "subscriptionId": "",
        "subscriptionName": "",
        "tenantId": "",
        "location": "eastus",
        "aiFoundry": {
            "dev": {
                "projectEndpoint": ""
            },
            "test": {
                "projectEndpoint": ""
            },
            "prod": {
                "projectEndpoint": 
            
        
    
     
         
         
    
     
         
         
         
    

Common Scenarios

After Complete Cleanup

Reset config after using cleanup skills:

# 1. Clean Azure resources
.\.github\skills\cleanup-resources\scripts\cleanup-resources.ps1

# 2. Clean Azure DevOps
.\.github\skills\cleanup-devops\scripts\cleanup-devops.ps1

# 3. Reset config
.\.github\skills\config-reset\scripts\reset-config.ps1

Fix Corrupted Config

If the config file becomes corrupted:

# Reset to template state
.\.github\skills\config-reset\scripts\reset-config.ps1 -Force

# Then reconfigure
# Use configuration-management skill to set values

Prepare for New Deployment

Before starting a fresh deployment:

# Reset config to start clean
.\.github\skills\config-reset\scripts\reset-config.ps1

# Then run initial setup
# Follow deployment guide to populate values

Integration with Other Skills

Configuration Management

After reset, use configuration-management skill to populate values:

1. Reset config (this skill)
2. Use configuration-management to set values
3. Validate with environment-validation skill

Complete Cleanup Workflow

For full cleanup and reset:

1. cleanup-resources: Delete Azure resources
2. cleanup-devops: Delete Azure DevOps resources
3. config-reset: Reset configuration (this skill)
4. Ready for fresh deployment

Prerequisites

• PowerShell 5.1 or higher
• Write access to config file directory
• Sufficient disk space for backup

Troubleshooting

File Not Found

If config file doesn't exist, the script creates a new template:

No existing config file found - creating new template

Permission Denied

Ensure you have write permissions:

# Check permissions
Get-Acl .\starter-config.json

# Run as administrator if needed

Backup Failed

If backup creation fails, the script will warn but continue. Manual backup recommended:

Copy-Item .\starter-config.json .\starter-config.json.manual-backup

Notes

• Version Compatibility: Always resets to version "2.0" format
• Backup Retention: Script does not auto-delete old backups
• No Validation: Script does not validate existing config before reset
• Clean State: All configuration values cleared (except metadata and default location)