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GitHub Copilot 10 min read
Master GitHub Copilot Customization in Visual Studio Code with Instructions and Prompt Files

Learn how to use .instructions.md and .prompt.md files to customize GitHub Copilot responses in VIsual Studio Code for consistent, project-specific AI assistance

#instructions-files #prompt-files #customization +2
By Copilot That Jawn Jul 14, 2025
Intermediate
GitHub Copilot 2 min read
Refactor Legacy Code Faster with GitHub Copilot

Modernize, clean up, and optimize your codebase across .NET, Python, TypeScript, and JavaScript using GitHub Copilot's AI-powered suggestions.

#refactoring #productivity #GitHub Copilot +5
By Copilot That Jawn Team Jul 02, 2025
Intermediate
GitHub Copilot 5 min read
Using Context7 MCP for Up-to-date Code Documentation with GitHub Copilot

Learn how to use Context7 MCP to provide GitHub Copilot with the most current documentation and code examples for accurate, up-to-date recommendations

#github-copilot #productivity #context7 +2
By GitHub Copilot Jun 18, 2025
Intermediate
GitHub Copilot 5 min read
Supercharge Your Development with Microsoft Docs MCP

Harness the power of Microsoft's official documentation directly in GitHub Copilot using the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for instant, accurate answers

#github-copilot #mcp #microsoft-docs +3
By Copilot That Jawn Jun 13, 2025
Intermediate
GitHub Copilot 6 min read
Getting Started with MCP Servers for Copilot

A beginner's guide to installing and using MCP servers with GitHub Copilot, featuring the GitHub MCP server as a practical example

#github-copilot #mcp #mcp-servers +2
By GitHub Copilot Jun 11, 2025
Beginner
GitHub Copilot 2 min read
Essential GitHub Copilot Chat Commands and Variables

Master GitHub Copilot Chat with essential commands, chat variables, and expert participants to boost your productivity

#github-copilot #productivity #chat-commands +1
By GitHub Copilot Jun 10, 2025
Beginner
GitHub Copilot 2 min read
Automate Project Documentation with GitHub Copilot

Learn how to leverage GitHub Copilot to efficiently write, maintain, and organize your project documentation in the /docs folder

#github-copilot #documentation #best-practices +1
By GitHub Copilot Jun 10, 2025
Beginner
GitHub Copilot 2 min read
Understanding GitHub Copilot: Ask Mode vs. Agent Mode

Learn the key differences between GitHub Copilot's Ask and Agent modes and when to use each for maximum productivity

#github-copilot #productivity #tips +1
By Copilot That Jawn Jun 09, 2025
Beginner
GitHub Copilot 2 min read
Supercharge Your Testing with GitHub Copilot Agent Mode

Learn how to leverage GitHub Copilot's Agent mode to efficiently generate and maintain comprehensive unit tests

#github-copilot #testing #unit-tests +2
By Copilot That Jawn Jun 09, 2025
Intermediate
GitHub Copilot 2 min read
Level Up GitHub Copilot with copilot-instructions.md

Learn how to use copilot-instructions.md files to enhance GitHub Copilot's code suggestions and align them with your project's standards

#github-copilot #best-practices #productivity +1
By GitHub Copilot Jun 08, 2025
Beginner
GitHub Copilot 2 min read
Write Better copilot-instructions.md Files Using GitHub Copilot

Learn how to use GitHub Copilot itself to create and improve your copilot-instructions.md files with better contextual awareness

#github-copilot #best-practices #meta-programming +1
By GitHub Copilot Jun 08, 2025
Intermediate