github-copilot-starter — Skills

What it does

Naming: describe naming conventions for files, functions, variables

Structure: describe how the codebase is organized

Error handling: describe the project's approach to errors and exceptions

Describe PR conventions, branch naming, and commit style

Reference specific instruction files for detailed standards:

Language guidelines: .github/instructions/{language}.instructions.md

Testing: .github/instructions/testing.instructions.md

Requirements & configuration

Combine multiple examples if the stack requires it

Testing: A list of tests that need to be implemented to verify the feature or refactoring task.

6. Generate reusable skills tailored to project needs

3. Customization tips - How to modify files for their specific needs

[ ] Skills and agents include relevant descriptions; include MCP/tool-related metadata only when the target Copilot environment actually supports or requires it

Generates production-ready GitHub Copilot configuration files tailored to your project's technology stack.

Source

Repository: https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot

github-copilot-starter FAQ

What does the github-copilot-starter skill do?

Set up complete GitHub Copilot configuration for a new project based on technology stack Naming: describe naming conventions for files, functions, variables Structure: describe how the codebase is organized

What does github-copilot-starter require?

Combine multiple examples if the stack requires it Testing: A list of tests that need to be implemented to verify the feature or refactoring task. 6. Generate reusable skills tailored to project needs 3. Customization tips - How to modify files for their specific needs [ ] Skills and agents include relevant descriptions; include MCP/tool-related metadata only when the target Copilot environment actually supports or requires it

How do I install github-copilot-starter?

Run: npx -y skills add https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot --skill github-copilot-starter --agent claude-code — the source lives at github.com/github/awesome-copilot.

Maintain github-copilot-starter?

Let people know it's listed here — add the badge (live metrics, light/dark aware) or a plain link to your README or docs.

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npx agentictools info skills/github-awesome-copilot-github-copilot-starter

The second line is the CLI lookup for this page — handy in READMEs and docs.