copilot-instructions.md
Manage Copilot instruction files across your repositories.
Copilot instructions drift as repos and frameworks change. DirectiveOps detects instruction drift and rolls out updates with reviewable PRs and audit trails.
What it is
copilot-instructions.md
copilot-instructions.md is a repository-level instruction file read by GitHub Copilot. Placed at .github/copilot-instructions.md, it provides Copilot with project-specific coding conventions, preferred patterns, and behavioral guidelines.
The problem
copilot-instructions.md drift compounds silently across repos
Once Copilot instruction files spread across dozens of repos, manual coordination breaks. Small differences compound, stale guidance persists, and Copilot follows it anyway.
How DirectiveOps helps
From drifted copilot-instructions.md files to aligned standards
Discover every copilot-instructions.md across your org
Normalize Copilot instructions into a reviewable model
Detect drift from your org-level Copilot standard
Roll out Copilot instruction updates with tracked PRs
Quick start
Scan for copilot-instructions.md locally
Run the free OSS scanner against any checkout to discover copilot-instructions.md files, extract directives, and review findings.
git clone https://github.com/pithpusher/DirectiveOps-Scanner.git
cd DirectiveOps-Scanner && npm install
npx directiveops-scanner scan --path .Need fleet-wide standards and rollout? See hosted plans
Related instruction files
DirectiveOps also manages these instruction files
See it in action
Walk the demo workspace
Explore the hosted dashboard with seeded data — repo inventory, drift findings, templates, and rollout controls.
Learn more
See how the product works
From discovery to tracked rollout — learn the full workflow for managing instruction files across your repository fleet.