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tsh-creating-instructions

Creates custom instruction files (.instructions.md) for GitHub Copilot in VS Code. Covers repository-level instructions (copilot-instructions.md) and granular file-based instructions with applyTo glob patterns. Provides templates and decision framework for instruction vs. skill placement. Use when creating, reviewing, or updating .instructions.md files.

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Installation and usage

Creates custom instruction files (.instructions.md) for GitHub Copilot in VS Code. Covers repository-level instructions (copilot-instructions.md) and granular file-based instructions with applyTo glob patterns. Provides templates and decision framework for instruction vs. skill placement. Use when creating, reviewing, or updating .instructions.md files.

Installation
$ install --globalskills.sh
Usage

Once installed, you can use this skill by running the following command in your terminal:

skills use tsh-creating-instructions