improve-agent

To improve GitHub Copilot agent performance, use a structured framework to guide the creation of Skills, Custom Instructions, and AGENTS.md files. This optimizes agent behavior by targeting repository-level configuration and module-specific guidance for consistent responses.

Use Custom Instructions for broad repository context and Skills for specific, targeted tasks. Establishing clear decision criteria helps balance general context with task specificity, ensuring Copilot loads the right guidance for the right operation.

Configuring Copilot for a monorepo is best handled by placing a governing AGENTS.md at the repository root. This applies directory-based guidance, allowing you to tailor agent responses and rules specifically per module.

Ensure consistent Copilot behavior by establishing governance and discovery patterns with structured metadata. Applying path-specific rules and AGENTS.md files guarantees the agent loads the correct guidance for each specific module task.

Yes, you can use AGENTS.md to apply path-specific rules for your agent. By placing these files in targeted directories, you provide module-specific guidance that tailors Copilot responses to the unique requirements of each repository section.