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[WIP] Configure instructions for Copilot in repository
Add Copilot instructions for repository
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Pull request overview
This PR adds GitHub Copilot instructions to provide context-aware code assistance for the mdview repository. The instructions document follows best practices to help Copilot understand the project's architecture, conventions, and constraints.
- Added comprehensive Copilot instructions covering project structure, build system, and coding conventions
- Documented Go 1.21 idioms, cross-platform build patterns, and platform-specific handling requirements
- Included common development tasks and workflows to guide future code modifications
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Configures GitHub Copilot instructions per best practices documentation to provide context-aware code assistance.
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.github/copilot-instructions.mdwith:check()error handling pattern,//go:embedfor resourcesMDVIEW_DIRenvironment overrideFile provides Copilot with repository context including Go 1.21 idioms, Makefile build patterns, and constraints like no existing test suite.
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Firewall rules blocked me from connecting to one or more addresses (expand for details)
I tried to connect to the following addresses, but was blocked by firewall rules:
gh.io/usr/bin/curl curl -s REDACTED(dns block)/usr/bin/curl curl -L -s REDACTED(dns block)If you need me to access, download, or install something from one of these locations, you can either:
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💡 You can make Copilot smarter by setting up custom instructions, customizing its development environment and configuring Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. Learn more Copilot coding agent tips in the docs.