✨ Set up Copilot instructions for Canada.ca design system repository#423
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✨ Set up Copilot instructions for Canada.ca design system repository
Sep 25, 2025
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This PR implements GitHub Copilot instructions to improve AI-assisted development experience for the Canada.ca design system repository, as requested in issue #[issue_number].
What's Added
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.github/copilot-instructions.mdwith comprehensive guidance for AI assistants working on this repository, including:Why This Matters
The instructions provide essential context about:
Implementation Details
The instructions follow GitHub's standard format and are automatically discovered by Copilot. They emphasize the repository's unique characteristics as official Canadian government design system documentation, ensuring AI suggestions align with:
This implementation provides the foundation for more effective AI-assisted development while maintaining the high standards expected for official government design documentation.
Original prompt
💡 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.