Add comprehensive GitHub Copilot instructions for CodeQL Development Toolkit #33
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This PR adds a comprehensive
.github/copilot-instructions.md
file that provides GitHub Copilot with detailed instructions for working effectively in the CodeQL Development Toolkit (QLT) codebase.What's Included
The instructions start with a firm directive to always follow the documented instructions first before falling back to search or bash commands, ensuring consistent and reliable assistance.
Complete Build and Development Workflow
dotnet restore
(20 seconds)dotnet build
(9 seconds)dotnet test
(3 seconds)dotnet publish
(4 seconds)Application Usage Guide
qlt query init
,qlt codeql set version
,qlt test init
)Manual Validation Scenarios
Step-by-step validation procedures that ensure:
qlt version
,qlt --help
)Development Context
Validation
All commands and procedures in the instructions have been thoroughly tested to ensure they work correctly. The instructions provide everything needed for GitHub Copilot to:
The
.gitignore
file has also been updated to exclude build artifacts that were accidentally committed during testing.Fixes #32.
Warning
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:
aka.ms
curl -I -sSL --retry 5 --retry-delay 2 --connect-timeout 15 REDACTED
(dns block)If you need me to access, download, or install something from one of these locations, you can either:
💡 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.