GitHub Copilot app for Beginners: How to teach Copilot about your codebase
The GitHub blog post, titled "GitHub Copilot app for Beginners: How to teach Copilot about your codebase," outlines methods for users to customize GitHub Copilot's understanding of their specific codebases. The article details how to add custom instructions and skills directly to a repository. It also covers the use of custom agents. Additionally, the post explains how to connect GitHub Copilot with MCP servers, citing Playwright as an example. This guidance is intended to help beginners configure Copilot to better suit their individual project requirements.
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Developers can tailor GitHub Copilot's assistance by teaching it about their specific codebases, improving its relevance.