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github-copilot-personal-instructions

Configure and audit GitHub Copilot Personal instructions for Copilot Chat on github.com.

1|Updated May 8, 2026
Search Tags:#github#copilot chat#prompt configuration#personal instructions#preference audit#language and tone#github.com settings
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/paulnsorensen/skillz-that-grillz --skill github-copilot-personal-instructions
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: github-copilot-personal-instructions
Source: https://github.com/paulnsorensen/skillz-that-grillz/tree/main/skills/github-copilot-personal-instructions
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/paulnsorensen/skillz-that-grillz --skill github-copilot-personal-instructions

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It helps you configure and audit your per-user GitHub Copilot Chat “Personal instructions” so Copilot responds in the way you actually want, on the correct GitHub surface.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Where to configure personal instructions: Walks you through the GitHub UI steps to set your Personal instructions for Copilot Chat.
  • Correct scope and applicability: Clarifies that Personal instructions apply to Copilot Chat on github.com, and do not apply to the IDE, mobile, or the coding agent.
  • Precedence across layers: Explains how Personal, repository, and organization instructions are merged and what happens when guidance conflicts.
  • Verification and auditing: Provides a safe checklist and a practical test to confirm whether your personal instructions are being applied.

Quick Start

Ask the skill to “/github-copilot-personal-instructions” to get guidance for setting and verifying your Personal instructions on github.com.

Frequently Asked Questions about github-copilot-personal-instructions

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I configure GitHub Copilot personal instructions for Copilot Chat?▼

GitHub Copilot personal instructions are configured through the github.com UI settings, allowing you to set per-user prompt preferences for language, tone, verbosity, and code style to guide Copilot Chat responses.

Why does Copilot Chat ignore my personal instructions on github.com?▼

Copilot Chat might ignore personal instructions due to scope conflicts. Personal instructions apply only to Copilot Chat on github.com, and repository or organization layer instructions may override or conflict with your per-user preferences.

What is the precedence of personal, repository, and organization instructions in Copilot Chat?▼

Personal, repository, and organization instructions in Copilot Chat are merged across layers. This precedence model determines how conflicting guidance is resolved, ensuring organizational settings interact predictably with personal and repository configurations.

Do GitHub Copilot personal instructions work in the IDE or mobile?▼

GitHub Copilot personal instructions do not work in the IDE, mobile, or the coding agent. They are scoped exclusively to Copilot Chat on the github.com surface and will not apply to other platforms.

How do I verify my Copilot personal instructions are applied correctly?▼

To verify your Copilot personal instructions, use a safe checklist and run a practical test within Copilot Chat on github.com. This non-exfiltrating approach confirms whether your prompt preferences are actively applied.

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