creating-copilot-packages
Installation
SKILL.md
Creating GitHub Copilot Packages
Overview
GitHub Copilot uses natural language markdown instructions. Repository-wide instructions use plain markdown with NO frontmatter. Path-specific instructions use YAML frontmatter with applyTo field.
Package Types
| Type | File Location | Frontmatter |
|---|---|---|
| Repository-wide | .github/copilot-instructions.md |
None (plain markdown) |
| Path-specific | .github/instructions/*.instructions.md |
Required (applyTo field) |
Quick Reference
Repository-Wide (No Frontmatter)
# API Development Guidelines