This repository provides a curated collection of community-contributed instructions, prompts, and custom chat modes to enhance GitHub Copilot's functionality. It targets developers seeking consistent, tailored AI assistance aligned with team coding standards and project-specific requirements, aiming to improve productivity and code quality.

How It Works

The project leverages GitHub Copilot's customization features: Custom Instructions for repository-wide guidelines, Reusable Prompts for specific tasks, and Custom Chat Modes for tailored interaction behaviors. This layered approach allows for granular control over Copilot's output, ensuring adherence to best practices and project needs across various development workflows.

Quick Start & Requirements

To use the provided customizations, copy the relevant markdown files (e.g., .github/copilot-instructions.md) into your project's .github/ directory or a subdirectory like .github/instructions/. For prompts, use the /prompt-name command within VS Code chat or the "Chat: Run Prompt" command.

Highlighted Details

• Extensive library of instructions covering diverse technologies (Angular, .NET, Go, Python, Terraform, etc.) and practices (performance optimization, secure coding).
• A wide array of reusable prompts for common development tasks like API creation, documentation generation, issue management, and code refactoring.
• Custom chat modes designed for specific roles or workflows, such as debugging, strategic planning, prompt engineering, and database administration.
• Guidance on combining all three customization types for comprehensive AI assistance.

Maintenance & Community

This is a community-driven project welcoming contributions. Details for submission are available in the Contributing Guide.

Licensing & Compatibility

This project is licensed under the MIT License, permitting commercial use and integration with closed-source projects.

Limitations & Caveats

Custom instructions specifically affect Copilot Chat and do not influence inline code completions. The effectiveness of prompts and instructions may vary based on the underlying GitHub Copilot model and its current capabilities.