Add .github/copilot-instructions.md for Copilot coding agent onboarding#15
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Add .github/copilot-instructions.md for Copilot coding agent onboarding
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Pull request overview
Adds a .github/copilot-instructions.md onboarding document to give Copilot coding agent immediate repository-specific context (structure, commands, file format requirements, and key design/security principles) without requiring a full repo scan.
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- Introduces Copilot-specific repository overview and pack anatomy guidance.
- Documents standard local/CI commands (
make install/validate/generate/test/serve) and validation expectations. - Captures key formatting/security rules (YAML frontmatter requirements,
.mcp.jsonenv-var credential pattern, gitleaks notes) and pack/skill creation steps.
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Adds the standard
.github/copilot-instructions.mdfile to give Copilot coding agent immediate, actionable context about this repository without requiring it to explore from scratch.Contents
make validate(CI gate),make generate,make test,make serve; highlights thatmake validatemust pass before pushingSKILL.mdand agent.mdfiles;.mcp.jsoncredential-reference patternCLAUDE.md) — skill-over-tools precedence, document consultation as an action (not a claim), precise MCP parameters, human-in-the-loop for destructive ops, never print credential valuesPACK_DIRSregistration inscripts/validate_structure.pyuv, gitleaks blocks💡 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.