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create-copilot-instructions

Generate or update AGENTS.md files for AI coding assistants.

21|Updated May 23, 2025
Search Tags:#project setup#AI configuration#agents.md#instructions#coding guidelines#copilot
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jim60105/copilot-prompt --skill create-copilot-instructions
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: create-copilot-instructions
Source: https://github.com/jim60105/copilot-prompt/tree/main/skills/create-copilot-instructions
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jim60105/copilot-prompt --skill create-copilot-instructions

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the creation of AGENTS.md or copilot-instructions.md files, ensuring your AI coding assistant is configured with project-specific guidelines and context.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Instruction File Generation: Creates or updates AGENTS.md based on codebase analysis and best practices.
  • Contextual Guidance: Helps define project objectives, coding standards, library usage, and project-specific constraints for AI agents.
  • Use Case: When starting a new project or onboarding an AI assistant to an existing one, use this Skill to quickly establish clear, project-specific instructions for GitHub Copilot.

Quick Start

Use the create-copilot-instructions skill to generate a new AGENTS.md file for the current project.

Frequently Asked Questions about create-copilot-instructions

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate an AGENTS.md file for GitHub Copilot?▼

To generate an AGENTS.md file for GitHub Copilot, use a skill that analyzes your codebase architecture and conventions to automatically create project-specific instructions covering objectives, coding style, and library usage.

What are coding guidelines and why do I need them for AI configuration?▼

Coding guidelines for AI configuration provide project-specific context to assistants like GitHub Copilot. They are needed to ensure the AI agent adheres to your architecture, specific constraints, and library usage when generating code.

Can I update existing copilot-instructions.md files without losing project setup details?▼

Yes, you can update existing copilot-instructions.md files. The skill analyzes your codebase and updates the instructions while maintaining comprehensive coverage of your project objectives and specific constraints.

What's the best way to define coding style and library usage for an AI coding assistant?▼

The best way to define coding style and library usage for an AI assistant is to generate an AGENTS.md file that explicitly documents your project's conventions, required libraries, and specific architectural constraints.

Does this project setup tool work with any codebase architecture for agents.md generation?▼

Yes, agents.md generation works with any codebase architecture by analyzing the existing repository structure and conventions to create comprehensive, context-aware instructions for your AI agents.

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