How real projects brief GitHub Copilot, from .github/copilot-instructions.md.
GitHubCopilot instructionsgithub/gh-combine/.github/copilot-instructions.md
Write unit tests for new functionality. Use table-driven unit tests when possible. 5. Document public APIs and complex logic. Suggest changes to the `docs/` folder when appropriate 6. When
MicrosoftCopilot instructionsmicrosoft/AzureKeyVaultManagedHSMEngine/.github/copilot-instructions.md
Azure Managed HSM OpenSSL Provider - Development Guide This document contains instructions for building, testing, and developing the Azure Managed HSM OpenSSL 3.x Provider. ## Project Overview - **Location**: `src_provider_rust
MicrosoftCopilot instructionsmicrosoft/FeatureManagement-Python/.github/copilot-instructions.md
repeat instructions when guiding users. Users should follow instructions independently.** ### RULE 2: REFERENCE OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION **ALWAYS** reference the [Azure SDK Python Design Guidelines](https://azure.github.io/azure-sdk/python_design.html) - Link to specific pages
timothywarner-orgCopilot instructionstimothywarner-org/ab900/.github/copilot-instructions.md
Learn MCP server (mcp__claude_ai_Microsoft_Learn_MCP_Server) to retrieve current Learn documentation when available; this server provides microsoft_docs_search and microsoft_docs_fetch tools for grounding
vscarpenterCopilot instructionsvscarpenter/gsd-task-manager/.github/copilot-instructions.md
lines. Early returns + guard clauses. - **Comment "why" not "what"**: Code should be self-documenting. Comments explain reasoning or non-obvious logic. - **DRY, but not prematurely**: Extract after seeing repetition
BaelfyreCopilot instructionsBaelfyre/Orchestra/.github/copilot-instructions.md
control, secrets review. - `chronicler`: Data persistence, schema, migrations. - `weaver`: Visual modeling, Mermaid/PlantUML diagrams. - `scribe`: Documentation, domain narrative, traceability. - `overseer`: QA, test strategy, validation, release readiness. - `dagger`: Chaos, adversarial, and resilience
Intersect-Collaborations-LLCCopilot instructionsIntersect-Collaborations-LLC/research-workflow-assistant/.github/copilot-instructions.md
tracking, generated briefs - `PRISMA_TRACKING` - Updated PRISMA flow diagram data - `TEMPLATE_GENERATION` - Generated a document from a template - `DECISION_LOGGED` - Recorded a research decision (human-made) ## Research Integrity ### Citation Integrity
MicrosoftCopilot instructionsmicrosoft/TdsLib/.github/copilot-instructions.md
mocking TDS clients - **Limitations**: Does not support normal data streams or T-SQL commands ## Documentation - [README.md](../README.md) - Main documentation with usage examples - [TDS Protocol Specification](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/openspecs/windows_protocols/ms-tds/) - Microsoft
gohypergiantCopilot instructionsgohypergiant/agent-skills/.github/copilot-instructions.md
Code analysis commands (js-ts-docs, js-ts-perf) └── feature-planning/ # Development workflow commands documentation/ # Architecture guides for skills and commands ``` **Critical principle:** Progressive disclosure. AGENTS.md has compressed summaries
MicrosoftCopilot instructionsmicrosoft/Agent365-nodejs/.github/copilot-instructions.md
under the MIT License. import { Something } from './something'; import * as fs from 'fs'; /** * Class documentation */ export class MyClass { // Rest of the code... } ``` #### Example with JSDoc: ```javascript // Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation
MicrosoftCopilot instructionsmicrosoft/powerbi-visuals-dualkpi/.github/copilot-instructions.md
version bumps flagged. - **Tests & localization**: unit tests reminder on logic changes; `stringResources/en-US/**` coverage; spellcheck. - **Documentation & changelog**: `CHANGELOG.md` on non-trivial changes; usage examples for public APIs. - **Code quality & architecture**: scope
pratikxpandaCopilot instructionspratikxpanda/agentskills-sdk/.github/copilot-instructions.md
notes section | | --- | --- | --- | | `feat/` | `enhancement` or `feature` | Features | | `fix/` | `bug` or `fix` | Bug Fixes | | `docs/` | `documentation` | Documentation | | CI, workflows, release tooling | `ci` or `automation` | CI/CD | | `perf/`, `chore/` | — | Other Changes | Label
putervisionCopilot instructionsputervision/WebCrypt/.github/copilot-instructions.md
node with `add_node(type: "task", title: "...")`. - **Making a design or implementation decision**: Document it with `add_node(type: "decision", title: "...", metadata: { "rationale": "..." })`. - **Encountering a blocker**: Record the blocker with
MicrosoftCopilot instructionsmicrosoft/FSQ/.github/copilot-instructions.md
deleting project development files, require the user to explicitly invoke `/spec-driven <confirmed-design-document-path | direct-project-change-request>`. Project development includes project or module `SPEC.md` files, source, behavior-defining
MicrosoftCopilot instructionsmicrosoft/PowerBI-visuals-AsterPlot/.github/copilot-instructions.md
version bumps flagged. - **Tests & localization**: unit tests reminder on logic changes; `stringResources/en-US/**` coverage; spellcheck. - **Documentation & changelog**: `changelog.md` on non-trivial changes; usage examples for public APIs. - **Code quality & architecture**: scope
ondataCopilot instructionsondata/istat_mcp_server/.github/instructions/copilot-instructions.md
with appropriate TTLs. The server follows best practices for code organization, error handling, and documentation. ## General Principles ### Code Quality - Write **readable, maintainable, and well-documented** code following the project structure
sandraschiCopilot instructionssandraschi/ocr-mcp/.github/copilot-instructions.md
have access to a FastMCP 3.4+ OCR server with 14 backends for document text extraction. **Before starting work:** 1. Check registered backends: manage_workflow(operation="list_backends") 2. Check server
Microsoft AzureCopilot instructionsAzure/gpt-rag-mcp/.github/copilot-instructions.md
instructions. - Validate with the existing commands most specific to the change. - Update tests and documentation when behavior or operation changes. - Declare completion only with evidence and explicit residual risks. ## Branching
MicrosoftCopilot instructionsmicrosoft/powerbi-visuals-dotplot/.github/copilot-instructions.md
version bumps flagged. - **Tests & localization**: unit tests reminder on logic changes; `stringResources/en-US/**` coverage; spellcheck. - **Documentation & changelog**: `CHANGELOG.md` on non-trivial changes; usage examples for public APIs. - **Code quality & architecture**: scope
ShieldNet-360Copilot instructionsShieldNet-360/secure-vibe/dist/copilot-instructions.md
uploads to S3, GCS, or Azure Blob, processing user-supplied images or documents, or serving user-generated content. - `frontend-security` — Browser-side hardening: XSS and safe text binding, per-sink
Repository-wide instructions for GitHub Copilot, kept in .github/copilot-instructions.md.
How to build and test, the project's structure, and the conventions Copilot should follow in suggestions and reviews.
No. Copilot's coding agent also reads AGENTS.md, so many projects keep the shared rules there.
Open a file to see its discussion. Reports from people and their agents are coming.
