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writing-instructions

Generate .instructions.md files with YAML frontmatter and Markdown body for AI coding guidelines.

Updated Jan 26, 2026
Search Tags:#documentation#coding standards#ai#guidelines#instructions#copilot
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/J03Fr0st/maestro --skill writing-instructions-j03fr0st
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: writing-instructions
Source: https://github.com/J03Fr0st/maestro/tree/main/.claude/skills/writing-instructions
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/J03Fr0st/maestro --skill writing-instructions-j03fr0st

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you create and manage instruction files that guide AI coding assistants, ensuring consistent coding standards and best practices across your projects.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Instruction File Generation: Create .instructions.md files for various scopes (project-wide, language-specific).
  • Guideline Enforcement: Automatically apply coding rules and conventions during AI-assisted development.
  • Use Case: You need to ensure all TypeScript files in your project adhere to specific interface usage and type-checking rules. Use this Skill to generate a typescript.instructions.md file that Copilot will automatically apply.

Quick Start

Use the writing-instructions skill to create a new instruction file for React components.

Frequently Asked Questions about writing-instructions

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create AI coding guidelines for Copilot?▼

To create AI coding guidelines, generate `.instructions.md` files containing YAML frontmatter and Markdown body content. This enforces consistent coding standards and workspace conventions across AI-assisted development.

Can I set file-type specific coding rules using glob patterns?▼

Yes, you can define file-type specific coding rules using glob patterns. This allows you to apply language-specific instructions, ensuring AI assistants enforce standards like TypeScript interface usage automatically.

What are .instructions.md files and how do they work?▼

`.instructions.md` files define workspace conventions for AI coding assistants. They combine YAML frontmatter for configuration and Markdown body content for rules, guiding assistants to maintain best practices.

How do I enforce project-wide coding standards with AI?▼

You can enforce project-wide coding standards by generating an `.instructions.md` file. The AI assistant reads these guidelines to automatically apply your defined rules and conventions during development.

Does this approach support language-specific instructions for TypeScript?▼

Yes, it supports language-specific instructions. You can create a `typescript.instructions.md` file to ensure all TypeScript files adhere to specific interface usage and type-checking rules via Copilot integration.

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