Create a Cortana skill to reach millions of users in a natural and helpful way.
Get startedSkills help users complete tasks and get things done.
From conversational tooling through the Bot Framework to intelligent APIs with the Cognitive Services, the skills kit provides all the tools and docs you need to promote your services and engage users through the Cortana experience.
Once created, your skill works wherever your code runs, including on Windows 10, Android, iOS, and headless devices like the new Harman Kardon Invoke. Use our skill management tools to make the development process simple.
The skills kit is currently in public preview.
Build flexible, conversational logic and voice capability for your skill with the Bot Framework and Cortana channel.
Understand your users natural input through LUIS and add intelligence to your skills with the power of Cognitive Services.
Cortana is the personal digital assistant for both work and life used by millions of users —and now you can reach these customers wherever Cortana is through the Skills Kit.
Cortana uses natural language processing to understand what people want, so you don’t have to code for every variation. Whether someone says "I need a taxi" or "call me a cab," Cortana gets it.
Cortana's skill directory showcases the best of her abilities, so that users can engage with your skills to get things done.
Your skills are available immediately—users don't need to enable them or download an app. Anyone who uses Cortana can become your customer right away.
With a user's permission, Cortana can deliver unique, personal experiences based on her knowledge of user preferences: everything from their favorite food to the location of their next meeting.
The Cortana Device SDK lets OEMs integrate Cortana directly into their devices, providing unique and intelligent experiences for consumers.
The Cortana Intelligence Suite is a fully managed big data and advanced analytics suite that enables you to transform your data into intelligent action.
