Document GitHub Copilot configuration for repository maintainers #8129
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The repository already has comprehensive Copilot instructions (
.github/copilot-instructions.mdand.github/instructions/*.md) but lacks documentation explaining the configuration to maintainers and contributors.Changes
Added
.github/README.md- Documents the Copilot configuration structure, explains when to update repository-wide vs path-specific instructions, and provides instruction file format requirementsUpdated
contributing.md- Added "GitHub Copilot Configuration" section informing contributors that AI assistance is available and linking to maintainer documentationCurrent Configuration
The existing instructions follow GitHub best practices with proper YAML frontmatter (
applyTo: "**/custom_auth/**") and cover build procedures, code standards, and PR guidelines. This PR makes the configuration discoverable and maintainable without modifying the instruction content.Original prompt
💡 You can make Copilot smarter by setting up custom instructions, customizing its development environment and configuring Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. Learn more Copilot coding agent tips in the docs.