Introducing the Awesome GitHub Copilot Customizations repo
Table of Contents
- Custom Instructions
- Reusable Prompts
- Custom Chat Modes
Custom Instructions
Custom instructions are a way to provide GitHub Copilot with specific context about your project, coding style preferences, and workflow. By creating a .github/copilot-instructions.md file in your project, you can give Copilot instructions on how to better understand your project. This helps Copilot follow conventions and guidelines specific to your project. Some examples of custom instructions provided in the Awesome Copilot repo include guidelines for Next.js + Tailwind development.
Reusable Prompts
Reusable prompts are tools that help Copilot understand what resources are available to it. By specifying tools in the prompt file, Copilot can provide more accurate and relevant suggestions. The Awesome Copilot repo offers various reusable prompts that you can use in your projects. By copying the prompts into your project, as long as you have the required tools installed (such as the PostgreSQL extension), you can ask Copilot specific questions related to those tools.
Custom Chat Modes
Custom chat modes allow you to tailor how Copilot responds and acts in both agent and chat modes. By providing custom chat modes in your project, you can enhance the interaction with Copilot and make it more efficient in assisting you with coding tasks. The Awesome Copilot repo offers custom chat modes that you can leverage to improve your experience with Copilot.
This is just a glimpse of the resources available in the Awesome GitHub Copilot Customizations repo. As you explore further or contribute your own instructions, prompts, and chat modes, you can enhance your interaction with Copilot and make the most out of this AI assistant.