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beetboxCopilot instructionsbeetbox/beets/.github/copilot-instructions.md
trick" - Prefer readable code over clever one-liners: name intermediate variables, easier debug - Integration tests are sweet spot — not unit tests (break on refactor), not e2e (hard debug) - When
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AgriciDanielCopilot instructionsAgriciDaniel/claude-obsidian/.github/copilot-instructions.md
lint/query read-only. - Preserve vault path containment and product/vault separation. - Add hermetic regression tests for behavior changes and run `make test`. - Do not add secrets, private paths, unsupported capability claims
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scylladbCopilot instructionsscylladb/scylladb/.github/copilot-instructions.md
recommended for development (fastest compilation) # Build Scylla binary only (sufficient for Python integration tests) ninja build/ /scylla # Build specific test ninja build/ /test/boost/ ``` ### Using frozen toolchain (Docker) Prefix any build
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MicrosoftCopilot instructionsmicrosoft/pyright/.github/copilot-instructions.md
drafts; the coordinator owns the final assessment and explicitly authorized publication. ## Build and Test ```bash # Install all packages (from repo root) pnpm install # Build the core library cd packages/pyright-internal && pnpm
KoenkkCopilot instructionsKoenkk/zigbee2mqtt/.github/copilot-instructions.md
target `esnext` and module `NodeNext` - **Runtime**: Node.js ^20 || ^22 || ^24 - **Package Manager**: pnpm 10.12.1 - **Testing**: Vitest 3.1.1 with @vitest/coverage-v8 - **Linting/Formatting**: Biome 2.2.5 (configured with 4-space indents, 150 line width
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gojueCopilot instructionsgojue/ecapture/.github/copilot-instructions.md
never required in cloud or shared environments. Fallback reminders: - Compile, lint, generate, test, and run only on Linux; macOS/Windows are editing-only environments. - Never hand-edit generated eBPF bytecode, `assets/ebpf_probe_
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zitadelCopilot instructionszitadel/zitadel/.github/copilot-instructions.md
schema and generation guidance. - `packages/AGENTS.md`: Shared client/proto package workflows. - `tests/functional-ui/AGENTS.md`: Cypress functional UI test workflows. - `deploy/compose/AGENTS.md`: Docker Compose deployment invariants, file conventions, and rejected alternatives. ## Behavior - Before Go-related work
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NanmiCoderCopilot instructionsNanmiCoder/claude-code-haha/.github/copilot-instructions.md
edit. Use the root completion and authorization boundaries; consult `docs/internals/contributing.md` for task-specific testing and failure diagnosis. Continue scoped local implementation, deterministic checks, and fixes without asking at each step
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dotnetCopilot instructionsdotnet/efcore/.github/copilot-instructions.md
layers. If intent remains unclear, do not infer it from names alone. ## Build and test The repository bootstraps its pinned preview .NET SDK into `.dotnet`. On Windows, use `.\restore.cmd` followed
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callstackCopilot instructionscallstack/react-native-paper/.github/copilot-instructions.md
General Code Review Standards ## Review Priorities - Prioritize correctness, regressions, missing tests, and API design issues. - Check that the behavior scope matches the stated intent. - Verify claims about external standards, platform
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abpframeworkCopilot instructionsabpframework/abp/.github/copilot-instructions.md
layer. - ETOs should be simple, serializable, and contain only primitive types or nested ETOs. --- ## Testing - Unit tests: `*.Tests` projects for isolated logic testing with mocked dependencies. - Integration tests: `*.EntityFrameworkCore.Tests` / `*.MongoDB.Tests
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FaridSafiCopilot instructionsFaridSafi/react-native-gifted-chat/.github/copilot-instructions.md
seconds. Currently has warnings but no errors. Set timeout to 30+ seconds. - `yarn test` -- NEVER CANCEL: runs Jest test suite, takes 9 seconds. Set timeout to 60+ seconds. ### Full validation
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kopiaCopilot instructionskopia/kopia/.github/copilot-instructions.md
shared code not for external use - Examples: cache, crypto, compression, auth, server, etc. - `tests/**`: Integration and end-to-end tests
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semaphoreuiCopilot instructionssemaphoreui/semaphore/.github/copilot-instructions.md
Vue.js (frontend), using Task runner for build automation. ## Working Effectively ### Bootstrap, build, and test the repository: - Install Go 1.21+ (currently requires go version 1.21 or higher) - Install Node.js 16+ - Install
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RaspberryPiFoundationCopilot instructionsRaspberryPiFoundation/blockly/.github/copilot-instructions.md
author to reproduce a nearby antipattern for the sake of consistency, particularly in tests. - **Documentation:** Prefer linking to the [Blockly docs](https://docs.blockly.com) over duplicating content in comments. Flag
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doocsCopilot instructionsdoocs/md/.github/copilot-instructions.md
Package manager:** pnpm (`packageManager` in the root `package.json`) - **npm registry:** https://registry.npmmirror.com (`.npmrc`) ## Build, Test, and Lint ### Global Commands - **Install:** `pnpm install` - **Lint (ESLint + Prettier):** `pnpm run lint` - **Type Check
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actionsCopilot instructionsactions/runner-images/.github/copilot-instructions.md
Packer template provisions a temporary Azure VM, runs install scripts in order, runs validation tests, captures a managed image, then generates the image's software report. A failed step aborts
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InsForgeCopilot instructionsInsForge/InsForge/.github/copilot-instructions.md
TypeScript schemas - `/docker-init`: Docker initialization scripts - `/openapi`: API documentation in OpenAPI format - `/tests`: Comprehensive test suites ## Libraries and Frameworks ### Backend - Express.js for REST API framework - PostgreSQL with pg driver
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MicrosoftCopilot instructionsmicrosoft/windows-rs/.github/copilot-instructions.md
started. - `crates/tools/*` - code generators and CI helpers, run via `cargo run -p tool-*`. - `crates/tests/*/*` - test crates; `crates/tests/libs/ ` mirrors each library crate. Check its `Cargo.toml` for the package name, such
codecentricCopilot instructionscodecentric/spring-boot-admin/.github/copilot-instructions.md
will complete successfully** - **CRITICAL**: Set timeout to 20+ minutes for builds, 60+ minutes for tests - Clean compile: `export PATH="/tmp/node-v22.18.0-linux-x64/bin:$PATH" && ./mvnw clean compile -B --no-transfer-progress -DskipTests` -- takes
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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.
