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create-instructions

Creates .instructions.md files that codify project rules and coding conventions.

1|Updated Apr 8, 2026
Search Tags:#prompt engineering#coding conventions#instructions#copilot#project rules#agent customization
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/voidful/Aixlarity --skill create-instructions-voidful
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: create-instructions
Source: https://github.com/voidful/Aixlarity/tree/main/aixlarity-ide/extensions/copilot/assets/prompts/skills/create-instructions
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/voidful/Aixlarity --skill create-instructions-voidful

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Repeatedly correcting an AI agent for the same style or convention mistakes wastes time; this Skill turns those corrections into a persistent .instructions.md file the agent follows automatically. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Conversation Mining: Reviews chat history to extract corrections, preferences, and enforced patterns (e.g., "always use X", "never do Y") and generalizes them into rules. - Guided Clarification: Asks targeted questions about scope, affected file types, and whether a rule is mandatory or a preference when intent is unclear. - Iterative Refinement: Drafts the instruction, probes ambiguous parts, then summarizes what it enforces with example prompts. - Use Case: After repeatedly telling the agent to use named exports in TypeScript, invoke this Skill to save that convention as a reusable instructions file. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to create an instructions file that enforces the coding convention you have been correcting it on.

Frequently Asked Questions about create-instructions

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create an instructions file for AI coding agents?▼

Invoke this Skill and describe the rule or convention to enforce. It reviews your conversation for corrections and preferences, drafts an .instructions.md file, and refines it with you until finalized.

How to make an AI agent follow project coding conventions?▼

Codify the conventions in an .instructions.md file created by this Skill. It generalizes patterns like "always use X" or "never do Y" from your conversation into persistent rules the agent loads automatically.

Can instructions files apply only to specific file types?▼

Yes. During creation the Skill asks whether the rule applies everywhere or only to specific files, technologies, or file types, and whether it is a hard rule or a preference, then scopes the instruction accordingly.

What if the Skill cannot find a clear rule in my conversation?▼

It asks clarifying questions about scope, affected technologies, and rule strictness. It can also explore the codebase using subagents to gather context before drafting the instruction.

When should I not use an instructions file?▼

Avoid instructions files for one-off tasks or rules that change frequently, since they persist and influence all future agent behavior. Use direct prompts for temporary or situational guidance instead.

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