Copilot instructions examples

How real projects brief GitHub Copilot, from .github/copilot-instructions.md.

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Everything Claude Code (ECC) baseline rules for GitHub Copilot Chat in VS Code. These instructions are always active. Use the prompts in .github/prompts/ for deeper workflows. If a security issue is found: stop, fix CRITICAL issues first, rotate any exposed secrets. Minimum 80% coverage. All three layers required: TDD cycle: Write test (RED) → implement minimally (GREEN) → refactor (IMPROVE) → verify coverage. Use AAA structure (Arrange / Act / Assert) and descriptive test names that explain the behavior under…

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CLAUDE.md vs AGENTS.md

About Copilot instructions

What is copilot-instructions.md?

Repository-wide instructions for GitHub Copilot, kept in .github/copilot-instructions.md.

What should it contain?

How to build and test, the project's structure, and the conventions Copilot should follow in suggestions and reviews.

Does it replace AGENTS.md?

No. Copilot's coding agent also reads AGENTS.md, so many projects keep the shared rules there.

Which ones worked?

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