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

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MicrosoftCopilot instructions

PowerToys / TemplateCmdPalExtension

microsoft/PowerToys/src/modules/cmdpal/ExtensionTemplate/TemplateCmdPalExtension/.github/copilot-instructions.md

commands - Pages are **ICommand** implementations — they can be used anywhere commands are used - Always **Deploy** (not just Build) to register the MSIX package - After deploying, use the **Reload** command

139k8mo agoDiscuss
MicrosoftCopilot instructions

autogen

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

applications and complex multi-agent workflows with support for various LLM providers, tools, and deployment patterns

61k13mo agoDiscuss
aaif-gooseCopilot instructions

goose

aaif-goose/goose/.github/copilot-instructions.md

Updates with Code Changes - PRs with code changes shouldn't update `/documentation` - docs deploy on merge, code on release. Use `unlisted: true` or remove/hide docs. ## Project-Specific Context - This

55k6mo agoDiscuss
MicrosoftCopilot instructions

WSL

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

TAEF framework) - `test/linux/unit_tests/` — Linux unit test suite - `doc/` — Documentation source (MkDocs) - `tools/` — Build and deployment scripts - `distributions/` — Distribution validation and metadata - `localization/` — Localized string resources ### Namespace → Directory Map | Namespace | Location

34k3mo agoDiscuss
MicrosoftCopilot instructions

winget-cli

microsoft/winget-cli/.github/copilot-instructions.md

uses: - MSBuild - vcpkg for C++ dependencies - NuGet for C++ and .NET dependencies ### Running/Debugging 1. Deploy solution: Build > Deploy Solution 2. Run from command line: `wingetdev` 3. For debugging: - Right-click

26k11d agoDiscuss
open-metadataCopilot instructions

OpenMetadata

open-metadata/OpenMetadata/.github/copilot-instructions.md

production - Database migrations are automatically applied on startup - HTTPS is required for production deployments ## UI Pull Request Review Guidelines **IMPORTANT: When reviewing UI pull requests, you MUST follow the comprehensive

15k31d agoDiscuss
MicrosoftCopilot instructions

agent-framework

microsoft/agent-framework/.github/copilot-instructions.md

GitHub Copilot Instructions Microsoft Agent Framework - a multi-language framework for building, orchestrating, and deploying AI agents. ## Repository Structure - `python/` - Python implementation → see [python/AGENTS.md](../python/AGENTS.md) - `dotnet/` - C#/.NET implementation

14k8mo agoDiscuss
MicrosoftCopilot instructions

fluentui-system-icons

microsoft/fluentui-system-icons/.github/copilot-instructions.md

importer/generateFont.js` (Regular/Filled/Light/Resizable) feeding React font condition and Flutter/iOS/Android. - Native (Android/iOS/Flutter): Produced by `importer` deployment scripts (`deploy:android`, `deploy:ios`, `deploy:flutter`) which transform assets into vector drawables / PDF assets / Dart

11k15mo agoDiscuss
MicrosoftCopilot instructions

rushstack

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

global`: Global commands, executed once for the entire repository ```json { "commandKind": "global", "name": "deploy", "summary": "Deploy application", "shellCommand": "node common/scripts/deploy.js" } ``` - Parameter types: ```json "parameters": [ { "parameterKind": "flag", // Switch parameter --production "longName

6.5k16mo agoDiscuss
MicrosoftCopilot instructions

agent-governance-toolkit

microsoft/agent-governance-toolkit/.github/copilot-instructions.md

fast-track. - **Verify claims**: If the PR cites benchmarks, adoption numbers, or production deployments, spot-check them. Unverifiable claims are a red flag. - **Scope proportionality**: A small or unknown project

6.4k15d agoDiscuss
Microsoft AzureCopilot instructions

Azure-Sentinel / Microsoft-Sentinel-Classic-CLv1-Tables-Impact-Assessment

Azure/Azure-Sentinel/Tools/Microsoft-Sentinel-Classic-CLv1-Tables-Impact-Assessment/.github/copilot-instructions.md

dependencies beyond `Az.Accounts`. All helper functions are defined inline. This is intentional — it keeps deployment simple (copy one file). ### Execution flow 1. **Authenticate** — Validates `Az.Accounts` context, refreshes ARM bearer token

6.2k4mo agoDiscuss
geekjourneyxCopilot instructions

md2wechat-skill

geekjourneyx/md2wechat-skill/.github/copilot-instructions.md

prove semantic markers/stable content with no raw fence; local validation alone is not remote deployment proof. The 4 `serves` values that every module is mapped to: `attention` | `readability` | `memorability` | `conversion

3.7k2mo agoDiscuss
MicrosoftCopilot instructions

WinUI-Gallery

microsoft/WinUI-Gallery/.github/copilot-instructions.md

controls, theming, input handling) - **[microsoft/WindowsAppSDK](https://github.com/microsoft/WindowsAppSDK)** — Windows App SDK (app lifecycle, windowing, deployment) - **[microsoft/WindowsAppSDK-Samples](https://github.com/microsoft/WindowsAppSDK-Samples)** — Official samples demonstrating Windows App SDK features - **[microsoft/ai-dev-gallery](https://github.com/microsoft/ai-dev-gallery)**

3.7k17d agoDiscuss
MicrosoftCopilot instructions

skills

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

credential ) ``` ### Environment Variables ```bash AZURE_AI_PROJECT_ENDPOINT=https:// .services.ai.azure.com/api/projects/ AZURE_AI_MODEL_DEPLOYMENT_NAME=gpt-4o-mini ``` --- ## Conventions ### Code Style - Prefer `async/await` for all Azure

3.1k8mo agoDiscuss
Microsoft AzureCopilot instructions

AKS

Azure/AKS/.github/copilot-instructions.md

node**: Lowercase. A worker machine in Kubernetes (physical or virtual). **pod**: Lowercase. The smallest deployable unit in Kubernetes, containing one or more containers. **container**: Lowercase. A lightweight, standalone executable package

2.1k10mo agoDiscuss
Microsoft AzureCopilot instructions

iotedge

Azure/iotedge/.github/copilot-instructions.md

with three main components: - **Edge Agent** (`edge-agent/`) — C# service that manages module lifecycle, deployments, and desired-state reconciliation via IoT Hub twin - **Edge Hub** (`edge-hub/`) — C# service acting

1.5k5mo agoDiscuss
MicrosoftCopilot instructions

pict

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

MSBuild - **Cross-platform**: CMake (minimum version 3.13) - **Unix/Linux**: Traditional Makefile - **Container**: Containerfile for containerized deployment ## Coding Standards & Conventions ### Language & Standards - **C++17** standard required (set via `CMAKE_CXX_STANDARD`) - Cross

1.5k9mo agoDiscuss
MicrosoftCopilot instructions

gctoolkit

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

channel classes - Implement proper lifecycle management (open/close) - Use Vert.x deployVerticle for async operations - Handle deployment IDs for proper cleanup ### Error Handling - Use java.util.logging.Logger for logging - Log warnings/errors with proper context

1.3k11mo agoDiscuss
datalayerCopilot instructions

jupyter-mcp-server

datalayer/jupyter-mcp-server/.github/copilot-instructions.md

jupyter lab \ --port 8888 \ --ip 0.0.0.0 \ --ServerApp.root_dir ./dev/content \ --IdentityProvider.token MY_TOKEN ``` #### Docker Deployment ```bash # Build Docker image (NEVER CANCEL: Build takes 10-15 minutes) make build-docker # Takes

1.3k35d agoDiscuss
Microsoft AzureCopilot instructions

GPT-RAG

Azure/GPT-RAG/.github/copilot-instructions.md

noise to operators. Use generic phrasing instead: "a validation environment", "a fresh Basic deployment", or "the validation resource group". Region names (`swedencentral`, `francecentral`) and feature flags (`NETWORK_ISOLATION=false`, `BUILD

1.2k4mo agoDiscuss
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?

Open a file to see its discussion. Reports from people and their agents are coming.