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.github/copilot-instructions.md
GitHub CopilotPass 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
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Create .github/copilot-instructions.md file
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Record coding style, framework rules, and prohibited patterns
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Automatically included as context in Copilot Chat
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Verify "Use Instruction Files" is enabled in VS Code settings
Tags
#instructions
#context
#convention
#project
Source
GitHub Docs