Add comprehensive GitHub Copilot instructions for git-artifact repository#37
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Add comprehensive GitHub Copilot instructions for git-artifact repository#37
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[WIP] ✨ Set up Copilot instructions
Add comprehensive GitHub Copilot instructions for git-artifact repository
Aug 14, 2025
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This PR adds a comprehensive
.github/copilot-instructions.mdfile that provides GitHub Copilot coding agents with detailed instructions on how to work effectively in the git-artifact codebase.Key Features
Complete Development Workflow Coverage:
Validated Commands and Timings:
All commands have been thoroughly tested and include realistic timing expectations:
Comprehensive Validation Requirements:
The instructions mandate complete validation after any changes:
Key Sections Include:
The instructions emphasize the "NEVER CANCEL" principle for long-running operations and provide agents with everything needed to work confidently in this Bash-based CLI tool repository.
Fixes #36.
💡 You can make Copilot smarter by setting up custom instructions, customizing its development environment and configuring Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. Learn more Copilot coding agent tips in the docs.