GitHub Copilot Instructions Builder skill for Claude

GitHub Copilot Instructions Builder as a Claude skill. Claude asks for Project name and what it does, Language / framework and versions, Repo layout and 4…

Install it once and Claude runs it for you. When your request matches, Claude loads the skill, asks for anything it is missing, and works through the template itself. Prefer to fill it in by hand? See the full prompt template.

Download the skill (.zip) · View SKILL.md

When Claude uses it

Use when the user wants help with GitHub Copilot Instructions Builder. Related topics: AI, Coding, Engineering.

What Claude will ask you for

• Project name and what it does (free text, e.g. "Project name and what it does")
• Language / framework and versions (free text, e.g. "Language / framework and versions")
• Repo layout (longer free text)
• Coding standards to enforce (longer free text)
• Input 5 (choose any: Prefer existing utilities over new ones, Always include types, Write tests alongside code, Keep functions small, Follow existing file structure)
• Common mistakes Copilot keeps making in this repo (longer free text)
• Areas or patterns to avoid (longer free text)

How to install

Claude.ai and the Claude desktop app

1. Download the skill .zip.
2. Open Settings, then Capabilities, and find Skills.
3. Choose Upload skill and select the .zip.
4. Ask Claude for help with the task. It loads the skill when your request matches.

Claude Code

1. Download the skill .zip.
2. Unzip it into ~/.claude/skills/ (or .claude/skills/ inside a project).
3. Start a new session. Claude Code loads the skill when your request matches.