Configure custom instructions for GitHub Copilot

Learn how to give GitHub Copilot persistent instructions and customize responses according to your needs.

Adding personal custom instructions for GitHub Copilot

Customize GitHub Copilot Chat responses to match your personal preferences.

Adding repository custom instructions for GitHub Copilot

Create repository custom instructions files that give Copilot additional context on how to understand your project and how to build, test and validate its changes.

Adding organization custom instructions for GitHub Copilot

Customize GitHub Copilot Chat responses for members of your organization.