copilot-instructions.md
Manage Copilot instruction files across your repositories.
Manage copilot-instructions.md across your GitHub org. Detect drift, define org-wide Copilot standards, and roll out updates with tracked PRs.
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
GitHub Copilot reads .github/copilot-instructions.md for project context. As Copilot usage spreads, these files appear across dozens of repos — each with slightly different conventions. Manual coordination breaks down quickly, and inconsistent instructions lead to inconsistent AI-generated code.
How DirectiveOps helps
From scattered copilot-instructions.md files to shared 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/nicholasgriffintn/DirectiveOps.git
cd DirectiveOps && npm install
npm run scan -- scan --path /your/repoNeed fleet-wide standards and rollout? See hosted plans
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See it in action
Walk the demo workspace
Explore the hosted dashboard with seeded data — repo inventory, drift findings, templates, and rollout controls.
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See how the product works
From discovery to tracked rollout — learn the full workflow for managing instruction files across your repository fleet.