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github-copilot-starter

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from github/awesome-copilot

What it does

Sets up complete GitHub Copilot configuration for new projects based on technology stack, including custom instructions, chat participants, and workspace settings.

Overview

GitHub Copilot Starter is a skill that sets up a complete, production-ready GitHub Copilot configuration for new projects based on their technology stack. It generates custom instructions, chat participants, prompt files, agent configurations, and workspace settings tailored to the project's primary language, framework, and development style.

Key Features

Stack-Specific Configuration - Generates configuration files customized to the project's primary language, framework, additional technologies, team size, and development style
Comprehensive File Generation - Creates .github/copilot-instructions.md, language-specific instruction files, testing/security/performance guidelines, reusable prompt files, and specialized agent configurations
Agent Definitions - Sets up specialized chat modes for different roles including architect, tester, security reviewer, documentation writer, and performance optimizer
Prompt Library - Generates reusable .prompt.md files for common tasks like component creation, test generation, code review, refactoring, and debugging
VS Code Integration - Configures workspace settings with appropriate Copilot preferences and custom slash commands

Who is this for?

This skill is for developers and teams starting new projects who want to maximize GitHub Copilot's effectiveness from day one. It is especially useful for team leads setting up consistent Copilot configurations across multiple projects, or organizations that want standardized AI-assisted development practices.

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Same repository

github/awesome-copilot(314 items)

github-copilot-starter

Installation

Vibe Index InstallInstalls to .claude/skills/ - auto-recognized by Claude Code

npx vibeindex add github/awesome-copilot --skill github-copilot-starter

skills.sh Install⚠ Installs to .agents/skills/ - may not be auto-recognized by Claude Code

npx skills add github/awesome-copilot --skill github-copilot-starter

Manual InstallCopy SKILL.md content and save to the path below

~/.claude/skills/github-copilot-starter/SKILL.md

SKILL.md

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AddedFeb 25, 2026

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