Copilot instructions examples

SRombautsCopilot instructions

SQLiteCpp

SRombauts/SQLiteCpp/.github/copilot-instructions.md

Database`/`Statement`/`Column` per thread. - Public API must have Doxygen: `@brief`, `@param`, `@return`, `@throw`. - Tests required for new functionality in `tests/`. - Portability: Windows, Linux, macOS. - Style: ASCII only, 4 spaces

tkemCopilot instructions

cachetools

tkem/cachetools/.github/copilot-instructions.md

commit and every user-visible behavior change needs an entry; docs-only, test-only and speed-up work is one "Minor/Various ... improvements." line each; two blank lines between releases. - Verify

MicrosoftCopilot instructions

clarity

microsoft/clarity/.github/copilot-instructions.md

Every byte matters. ## Build & Development Commands ### Installation **ALWAYS run `yarn install` before building or testing.** (~25s, peer dependency warnings are normal) ### Building ```bash yarn build # All packages (~45s, Lerna parallel

brndnmtthwsCopilot instructions

thetagang

brndnmtthws/thetagang/.github/copilot-instructions.md

quantity calculations, margin usage behavior, strike limits, DTE filters, or rolling/closing criteria without clear tests. - Flag changes that remove or weaken guardrails around `trading_is_allowed`, buy-only/sell-only thresholds

golevelupCopilot instructions

nestjs

golevelup/nestjs/.github/copilot-instructions.md

integration | | `@golevelup/nestjs-graphile-worker` | `packages/graphile-worker` | Graphile Worker job queue integration | | `@golevelup/ts-jest` | `packages/testing/ts-jest` | Jest utilities for NestJS testing | | `@golevelup/ts-sinon` | `packages/testing/ts-sinon` | Sinon utilities for NestJS testing | | `@golevelup/ts-vitest` | `packages/testing/ts-vitest` | Vitest utilities for NestJS testing | ## Tech

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habitat-shCopilot instructions

habitat

habitat-sh/habitat/.github/copilot-instructions.md

Repository Structure ``` habitat/ ├── .expeditor/ # Build and release automation scripts │ ├── config.yml # Expeditor configuration │ └── scripts/ # Build, test, and release scripts ├── .github/ # GitHub workflows and templates ├── components/ # Main Habitat components │ ├── builder-api-client

kokkosCopilot instructions

kokkos

kokkos/kokkos/.github/copilot-instructions.md

DKokkos_ENABLE_SERIAL=ON .. cmake --build . --parallel $(nproc) # ~20s minimal, 3-10min with tests ctest --output-on-failure ``` **In-source builds FORBIDDEN** - CMake errors immediately. ### Key Options **Backends

unpollerCopilot instructions

unpoller

unpoller/unpoller/.github/copilot-instructions.md

JSON, YAML, env vars - Always check and return errors - Use `context.Context` for cancellable operations - Tests in `_test` packages - Use `github.com/stretchr/testify` for assertions ## When Writing Code 1. Follow existing plugin

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dvorkaCopilot instructions

mindforger

dvorka/mindforger/.github/copilot-instructions.md

duplicate code; create reusable classes, functions and methods; do not repeat yourself. - Always add tests alongside code changes. ## Functional architecture instructions - Contribute to this repository which is the thinking notebook

nteractCopilot instructions

semiotic

nteract/semiotic/.github/copilot-instructions.md

does not expose. - Keep public APIs, types, chart specs, schemas, generated documentation, and focused tests synchronized. - Do not hand-edit build output or generated marker sections. Run the owning generator

NetflixCopilot instructions

bpftop

Netflix/bpftop/.github/copilot-instructions.md

takes ~30 seconds cargo build # Build release binary - takes ~45 seconds cargo build --release ``` ### Testing ```bash # Run all tests - takes ~30 seconds. NEVER CANCEL. cargo test ``` ### Code Quality ```bash

rust-crossCopilot instructions

cargo-zigbuild

rust-cross/cargo-zigbuild/.github/copilot-instructions.md

compilation logic - `build.rs`, `check.rs`, `clippy.rs`, `doc.rs`, `install.rs`, `run.rs`, `rustc.rs`, `test.rs` - Command implementations - `/tests` - Integration test projects (used for testing cross-compilation scenarios) - `/.github/workflows` - GitHub Actions CI/CD workflows - `CI.yml` - Main

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CommunityToolkitCopilot instructions

Maui

CommunityToolkit/Maui/.github/copilot-instructions.md

Copilot to assist with code completion, documentation, and generating boilerplate code. * Always review and test the code suggested by GitHub Copilot to ensure it meets the project's standards

pjsipCopilot instructions

pjproject

pjsip/pjproject/.github/copilot-instructions.md

Open-source multimedia communication library in C (SIP, SDP, RTP, STUN, TURN, ICE). ## Build & Test - **Build**: `./configure && make -j3` (timeout 120s+, NEVER CANCEL) - **`make dep` is not needed** — with GCC/Clang

vczh-librariesCopilot instructions

GacUI

vczh-libraries/GacUI/.github/copilot-instructions.md

Control - In these repos we are going to let exceptions blow any libraries, unit tests or test apps up without the needing to recover: - Unless explicitly instructed

homebridgeCopilot instructions

docker-homebridge

homebridge/docker-homebridge/.github/copilot-instructions.md

incorrect. Most development tasks can be accomplished using the documented build scripts and testing procedures below. ## Repository Overview This repository creates the official multi-architecture Docker images for Homebridge

alefragnaniCopilot instructions

vscode-project-manager

alefragnani/vscode-project-manager/.github/copilot-instructions.md

Extension API (Node.js) - Bundler: Webpack with ts-loader - Linting: ESLint (`eslint-config-vscode-ext`) - Testing: Mocha + `@vscode/test-electron` ## Working Effectively Bootstrap and local setup: ```bash git submodule init git submodule update

cloudscape-designCopilot instructions

components

cloudscape-design/components/.github/copilot-instructions.md

prop's type, tightening optional→required, changing an observable default, or altering published test-utils behavior — and prefer deprecation (keep it, mark `@deprecated`, add the replacement) over removal. Additive changes

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open-telemetryCopilot instructions

opentelemetry-java-instrumentation

open-telemetry/opentelemetry-java-instrumentation/.github/copilot-instructions.md

handling, and telemetry under supported library usage. Trace relevant callers, configuration, initialization, registration, and tests rather than reasoning only from edited syntax. Do not add defenses for unsupported hypothetical failures

MicrosoftCopilot instructions

foundry-local

microsoft/foundry-local/.github/copilot-instructions.md

glob auto-attachment). Keep facts concise and actionable. ## File Hygiene - **Temporary and scratch files** (test logs, coverage reports, build artifacts, diagnostic outputs) must be created inside the build output directory