.github/copilot-instructions.md

Copilot repository instructions

Always-on repository guidance for GitHub Copilot and VS Code chat.

Revision: 1
Verified: 2026-07-26

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#copilot #github #instructions

Compatibility and paths

GitHub Copilot.github/copilot-instructions.mdAll Copilot requests in the repository

VS Code.github/copilot-instructions.mdAll Copilot requests in the repository

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Curated record reviewed 2026-07-26. Results still depend on the supplied context and target environment.

Instruction format

All Copilot requests in the repository

Fill variables

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StackrequiredCoding StylerequiredTest CommandrequiredComponent PathrequiredInstall CommandrequiredValidation Commandrequired

Generated asset6 required field(s) must be completed

# Repository standards

- The stack is {{stack}}.
- Use {{codingStyle}}.
- Validate changes with `{{testCommand}}`.
- Prefer existing components from {{componentPath}}.
- Never hardcode credentials, tokens, or environment-specific URLs.

Real example

Input

Project uses .github/copilot-instructions.md with the required variables filled.

Expected result

# Repository standards

- The stack is example-value.
- Use example-value.
- Validate changes with `example-value`.
- Prefer existing components from example-value.
- Never hardcode credentials, tokens, or environment-specific URLs.

Source evidence

GitHub Copilot custom instructionsofficial