9 rules available in the CoPilot directory
Official Microsoft structure for writing effective Copilot prompts using the Goal, Context, Source, and Expectation framework.
Create a .github/copilot-instructions.md file in your repository to provide project-wide custom instructions that automatically apply to all GitHub Copilot interactions.
Configure .instructions.md files in VS Code to provide file-level and folder-level custom instructions for GitHub Copilot Chat.
Understanding the differences between instructions, prompt files, custom agents, and skills in GitHub Copilot for optimal configuration.
Advanced configuration combining .instructions.md files and prompt files to maximize GitHub Copilot effectiveness in VS Code.
Detailed guide on creating and optimizing the .github/copilot-instructions.md file for consistent project-wide Copilot behavior.
Enterprise-level best practices for configuring and using GitHub Copilot effectively across large development teams.
Official GitHub tips on crafting effective custom instructions using .github/copilot-instructions.md files for better code suggestions.
Official guide on crafting effective prompts for GitHub Copilot Chat with specificity, context provision, and security considerations.