Agent skill · writing content · github
suggest-awesome-github-copilot-instructions
Suggest relevant GitHub Copilot instruction files from the awesome-copilot repository based on current repository context and chat history, avoiding duplicates with existing instructions in this repository, and identifying outdated instructions that need updates.
Why this skill is useful
Adds domain-specific knowledge by suggesting relevant GitHub Copilot instructions based on repository context and chat history.
What it needs
About 4k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-07. 37,534 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Suggest Awesome GitHub Copilot Instructions Analyze current repository context and suggest relevant copilot-instruction files from the GitHub awesome-copilot repository that are not already available in this repository. Process 1. Fetch Available Instructions: Extract instruction list and descriptions from awesome-copilot README.instructions.md. Must use #fetch tool. 2. Scan Local Instructions: Discover existing instruction files in .github/instructions/ folder 3. Extract Descriptions: Read front matter from local instruction files to get descriptions and applyTo patterns 4. Fetch Remote Versions: For each local instruction, fetch the corresponding version from awesome-copilot repository using raw GitHub URLs (e.g., https://raw.githubusercontent.com/github/awesome-copilot/main/instructions/<filename>) 5. Compare Versions: Compare local instruction content with remote versions to identify: Instructions that are up-to-date (exact match) Instructions that are outdated (content differs) Key differences in outdated instructions (description, applyTo patterns, content) 6. Analyze Context: Review chat history, repository files, and current project needs 7. Compare Existing: Check against instructions already available in this repository 8. Match Relevance: Compare available instructions against identified patterns and requirements 9. Present Options: Display relevant instructions with descriptions, rationale, and availability status including outdated instructions 10. Validate: Ensure suggested instructions would add value not already covered by existing instructions 11. Output: Provide structured table with suggestions, descriptions, and links to both awesome-copilot instructions and similar local instructions AWAIT user request to proceed with installation or updates of specific instructions. DO NOT INSTALL OR UPDATE UNLESS DIRECTED TO DO SO. 12. …
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
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