feat(docs): add extension collections overview and integrate into getting started flow

.github/workflows/weekly-security-maintenance.yml

@@ -196,3 +196,67 @@ jobs:
           if ($unpinnedCount -eq '0' -and $staleCount -eq '0') {
             Write-Output "::notice::All dependencies are properly pinned and up-to-date!"
           }
+      - name: Create or Update Staleness Issue
+        if: always()
+        uses: actions/github-script@v7
+        with:
+          script: |
+            const staleCount = Number('${{ needs.check-staleness.outputs.stale-count }}');
+            const threshold = Number('${{ inputs.max-age-days || 30 }}');
+
+            const issueTitle = "Security: Stale dependency SHAs detected";
+
+            const { data: issues } = await github.rest.issues.listForRepo({
+              owner: context.repo.owner,
+              repo: context.repo.repo,
+              state: "open"
+            });
+
+            const existingIssue = issues.find(i => i.title === issueTitle);
+
+            if (staleCount > 0) {
+
+              const body = `
+            ## Stale GitHub Action SHAs Detected
+
+            ${staleCount} dependencies have SHA pins older than ${threshold} days.
+
+            Please run:
+
+            \`\`\`powershell
+            npm run sha-staleness
+            \`\`\`
+
+            Then update outdated SHAs using:
+
+            \`\`\`powershell
+            scripts/security/Update-ActionSHAPinning.ps1 -Path .github/workflows -UpdateStale
+            \`\`\`
+              `;
+
+              if (existingIssue) {
+                await github.rest.issues.update({
+                  owner: context.repo.owner,
+                  repo: context.repo.repo,
+                  issue_number: existingIssue.number,
+                  body: body
+                });
+              } else {
+                await github.rest.issues.create({
+                  owner: context.repo.owner,
+                  repo: context.repo.repo,
+                  title: issueTitle,
+                  body: body
+                });
+              }
+
+            } else if (existingIssue) {
+
+              await github.rest.issues.update({
+                owner: context.repo.owner,
+                repo: context.repo.repo,
+                issue_number: existingIssue.number,
+                state: "closed"
+              });
+
+            }

README.md

@@ -45,6 +45,13 @@ Install the VS Code extension from the Marketplace:
 
 Need a different installation method? See the [Installation Guide](docs/getting-started/install.md) for CLI plugins, submodules, multi-root workspaces, and more.
 
+### Browse Extension Collections
+
+Explore all available extension bundles and choose the one that fits your workflow.
+
+See the full collections overview:  
+[Browse Extension Collections](https://microsoft.github.io/hve-core/docs/getting-started/collections)
+
 ### 2. Verify
 
 Open GitHub Copilot Chat (`Ctrl+Alt+I`) and check that HVE Core agents appear in the agent picker. Look for **task-researcher**, **task-planner**, and **rpi-agent**.

docs/docusaurus/src/components/Icons/index.tsx

@@ -86,6 +86,43 @@ export function DesignThinkingIcon({ className }: { className?: string }) {
   );
 }
 
+export function VsCodeExtensionIcon ({className}:{className?:string}){
+  return(
+    <svg viewBox='0 0 64 64' className={className} aria-hidden = "true">
+    <defs>
+      <linearGradient id = "vscodeGrad" x1 = '0' y1 = '0' x2='1' y2='1'>
+        <stop offset="0%" stopColor='#29b6f6'></stop>
+        <stop offset="35%" stopColor='#1a9fd8'></stop>
+        <stop offset="70%" stopColor='#0d84c0'></stop>
+        <stop offset="100" stopColor='#0078d4'></stop>
+      </linearGradient>
+    </defs>
+    <path d = "M46 6L22 22l-10-8-6 6 10 8-10 8 6 6 10-8 24 16z" fill='url(#vscodeGrad)'>
+    </path>
+    <line 
+  x1="40" 
+  y1="18" 
+  x2="40" 
+  y2="38" 
+  stroke="#ffffff" 
+  strokeWidth="2" 
+  strokeLinecap='round' 
+
+/>
+<line 
+  x1="34" 
+  y1="22" 
+  x2="34" 
+  y2="34" 
+  stroke="#ffffff" 
+  strokeWidth="2"
+  strokeLinecap='round' 
+
+/>
+    </svg>
+  )
+}
+
 export function TemplatesExamplesIcon({ className }: { className?: string }) {
   return (
     <svg viewBox="0 0 64 64" className={className} aria-hidden="true">

docs/docusaurus/src/data/hubCards.tsx

@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ import {
   WorkflowsIcon,
   DesignThinkingIcon,
   TemplatesExamplesIcon,
+  VsCodeExtensionIcon
 } from '../components/Icons';
 
 export interface IconCardData {
@@ -31,6 +32,16 @@ export const iconCards: IconCardData[] = [
     href: '/docs/category/getting-started',
     description: 'Install, configure, and run your first AI-assisted workflow',
   },
+
+  { 
+    icon:<VsCodeExtensionIcon/>,
+    supertitle : 'Install',
+    title :'VS Code Extension',
+    href : 'https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ise-hve-essentials.hve-core',
+    description: 'Install the HVE Core extension from the VS Code Marketplace',
+
+  },
+
   {
     icon: <DesignThinkingIcon />,
     supertitle: 'HVE Guide',

docs/getting-started/README.md

@@ -42,6 +42,9 @@ methods, or install the
 [VS Code extension](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ise-hve-essentials.hve-core)
 for the quickest path.
 
+Not sure which bundle of agents you need?  
+Browse the available [Extension Collections](collections.md) to see curated sets of HVE capabilities.
+
 ## Troubleshooting
 
 ### Installation Issues

docs/getting-started/collections.md

@@ -0,0 +1,29 @@
+---
+title: Extension Collections
+description: Overview of all HVE extension collections available in the VS Code Marketplace
+sidebar_position: 3
+author: pratik wayase
+ms.date: 2026-03-07
+ms.topic: conceptual
+---
+
+## HVE Extension Collections
+
+HVE provides multiple extension collections that bundle agents, prompts, instructions, and skills for specific workflows.
+
+## Collections Overview
+
+| Collection        | Description                             | Agents | Prompts | Instructions | Skills | Marketplace                                                                                             |
+|-------------------|-----------------------------------------|--------|---------|--------------|--------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
+| HVE Core All      | Complete bundle of all stable artifacts | 35     | 41      | 68           | 2      | [Install](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ise-hve-essentials.hve-core-all)          |
+| HVE Core          | RPI workflow + Git prompts              | 17     | 15      | 7            | 1      | [Install](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ise-hve-essentials.hve-core)              |
+| Azure DevOps      | Work items, builds, PRs                 | 1      | 5       | 6            | 1      | [Coming soon](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ise-hve-essentials.ado)               |
+| GitHub            | Issue discovery and sprint planning     | 1      | 5       | 6            | N/A    | [Coming soon](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ise-hve-essentials.github)            |
+| Coding Standards  | Language conventions                    | N/A    | N/A     | 10           | N/A    | [Coming soon](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ise-hve-essentials.coding-standards)  |
+| Data Science      | Jupyter + data specs                    | 4      | N/A     | 3            | N/A    | [Coming soon](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ise-hve-essentials.data-science)      |
+| Project Planning  | ADRs, PRDs, architecture diagrams       | 14     | N/A     | 1            | N/A    | [Coming soon](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ise-hve-essentials.project-planning)  |
+| Design Thinking   | Design thinking coaching system         | 2      | 13      | 43           | N/A    | [Coming soon](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ise-hve-essentials.design-thinking)   |
+| Security Planning | Threat modeling and incident response   | 1      | 2       | 1            | N/A    | [Coming soon](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ise-hve-essentials.security-planning) |
+| Installer         | Interactive HVE installer               | 1      | N/A     | 1            | N/A    | [Coming soon](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ise-hve-essentials.installer)         |
+| Code Review       | Code review automation                  | 1      | 1       | 1            | N/A    | [Coming soon](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ise-hve-essentials.code-review)       |
+| Experimental      | Preview artifacts                       | N/A    | N/A     | 1            | 1      | [Coming soon](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ise-hve-essentials.experimental)      |

docs/getting-started/install.md

@@ -16,6 +16,10 @@ estimated_reading_time: 5
 
 HVE-Core provides GitHub Copilot customizations (custom agents, instructions, and prompts) that enhance your development workflow. This guide helps you choose the right installation method for your environment.
 
+Before installing, you can browse all available collections here:
+
+[View Extension Collections](./collections.md)
+
 ## Recommended: VS Code Extension ⭐
 
 **For most users**, the simplest method is to install directly from the VS Code Marketplace:

extension/templates/README.template.md

@@ -22,6 +22,14 @@ After installing this extension, the chat agents are available in GitHub Copilot
 
 Some chat agents create workflow artifacts in your project directory. See the [installation guide](https://github.com/microsoft/hve-core/blob/main/docs/getting-started/install.md#post-installation-update-your-gitignore) for recommended `.gitignore` configuration and other setup details.
 
+## Browse All Collections
+
+This extension is part of the HVE ecosystem.
+
+See the full list of available collections and capabilities:
+
+[Browse Extension Collections](https://microsoft.github.io/hve-core/docs/getting-started/collections)
+
 ## Pre-release Channel
 
 HVE Core offers two installation channels: