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.github/copilot-instructions.md

GitHub Copilot

Pass project rules to Copilot

GitHub Copilot receives project context through the .github/copilot-instructions.md file. It serves the same role as CLAUDE.md for Claude Code and .cursorrules for Cursor. Record coding style, framework rules, domain knowledge, and more.

How to Use

1

Create .github/copilot-instructions.md file

2

Record coding style, framework rules, and prohibited patterns

3

Automatically included as context in Copilot Chat

4

Verify "Use Instruction Files" is enabled in VS Code settings

Tags

#instructions #context #convention #project

Source

GitHub Docs