GitHub Copilot — Official Customization Collection

Customization Levels

Repository Instructions

Create .github/copilot-instructions.md for repo-wide coding standards:

Always use TypeScript strict mode.
Prefer functional components with hooks.
Write tests for all new functions.

Path-Specific Instructions

Create .instructions.md files with applyTo patterns:

---
applyTo: "src/api/**"
---
Use Express.js patterns. Validate all inputs with Zod.

Personal Instructions

~/.copilot/copilot-instructions.md for your personal coding preferences.

Organization Instructions

Set via GitHub organization settings for team-wide standards.

Official Plugins

• Automate This — Turn any process into an automated workflow
• Azure Cloud Development — Azure cost optimization, resource health, IaC
• Context Engineering — Context mapping and refactoring planning
• Clojure Interactive Programming — REPL-driven development

Agentic Workflows

AI-powered GitHub Actions defined in markdown — automate issue triage, PR reviews, release notes, and more directly from your repository.

FAQ

Q: What is GitHub Copilot? A: Official GitHub Copilot customization: agents, skills, instructions, plugins, hooks, and agentic workflows. Plus documentation.

Q: How do I install GitHub Copilot? A: Check the Quick Use section above for step-by-step installation instructions. Most assets can be set up in under 2 minutes.