GitHub Copilot app for Beginners: How to teach Copilot about your codebase
AI Summary
This guide explains four methods to provide GitHub Copilot with repository-specific context, including custom instructions, agent skills, custom agents, and Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers.
Key Takeaways
- Custom instructions (.github/copilot-instructions.md and .github/instructions) define repository-wide or path-specific conventions.
- Agent skills package repeatable procedures and troubleshooting steps for specific tasks in .github/skills.
- Custom agents handle broader, specialized work across multiple files, while MCP servers connect Copilot to external tools like Playwright.
Why it matters
Providing proper codebase context helps GitHub Copilot generate accurate code that adheres to team standards, reducing repetitive prompts and manual corrections.
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