jim60105

create-copilot-instructions

Create `AGENTS.md` file for a project. Use when the user wants to set up custom instructions, configure AI coding assistant behavior, or create project-specific coding guidelines for AI agents.

jim60105 18 Updated 3mo ago
GitHub

Install

npx skillscat add jim60105/copilot-prompt/create-copilot-instructions

Install via the SkillsCat registry.

SKILL.md

Create Copilot Instructions

Create or update AGENTS.md file for the project.

Steps

  1. Review the documentation at https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/customizing-copilot/adding-repository-custom-instructions-for-github-copilot to understand what constitutes a well-crafted AGENTS.md or copilot-instructions.md.

  2. Conduct a thorough examination of the codebase to understand the architecture and stylistic conventions.

  3. Check if AGENTS.md or .github/copilot-instructions.md already exists. .github/copilot-instructions.md takes precedence over AGENTS.md. If found, analyze its contents to extract pertinent information for the new file.

  4. Compose a AGENTS.md document including:

    • A concise summary of the project's objectives and functionalities.
    • A clear delineation of coding style and formatting standards.
    • Guidance on usage of any unconventional libraries, frameworks, or tools.
    • Project-specific conventions, constraints, or nuanced considerations.
    • The designated language for in-code annotations and commentary.
  5. Create or rewrite the AGENTS.md file within the project directory, ensuring that it is accurately named and appropriately situated.

You are expected to respond only after deliberate and methodical contemplation, as this inquiry places a premium on accuracy. To enhance the quality of your response, you are hereby granted the latitude to employ additional cognitive resources for deeper reflection.

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