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GitHub Copilot guide

GitHub Copilot uses .github/copilot-instructions.md to customize AI behavior. spaget exports your configuration in this format.

How Copilot instructions work

Section titled “How Copilot instructions work”

GitHub Copilot reads a single instructions file from .github/copilot-instructions.md in your repository. This file contains project-specific guidance for the AI assistant.

Building a Copilot agent in spaget

Section titled “Building a Copilot agent in spaget”
  1. Open the visual builder
  2. Configure your agent with skills and rules
  3. Export as GitHub Copilot format
  4. Save the file to .github/copilot-instructions.md in your project

Copilot-specific tips

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Keep it concise

Section titled “Keep it concise”

Copilot instructions work best when they’re focused and clear. Rather than lengthy explanations, use bullet points and short directives.

Focus on code style

Section titled “Focus on code style”

Copilot is primarily used for code completion, so instructions about coding style, patterns, and conventions have the biggest impact:

  • Naming conventions
  • Import patterns
  • Error handling approach
  • Preferred libraries

Next steps

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