GitHub Copilot Organization Custom Instructions GA
Organization custom instructions for GitHub Copilot are now generally available. Admins can set default instructions that guide Copilot behavior across all repos and tools.
TL;DR
- Organization custom instructions for Copilot are now generally available (moved from beta)
- Admins can set default instructions that apply across all repos in their org
- Works with Copilot Chat, code review, and cloud agent
New
- Organization custom instructions GA — Copilot Business and Enterprise admins can now set org-wide default instructions that guide Copilot behavior across all repositories, Chat, code review, and the cloud agent.
How to Use
- Go to your organization's settings, select Copilot, then click Custom instructions
- Instructions apply automatically to Copilot Chat on github.com, code review, and cloud agent
Update to the latest GitHub Copilot extension or check your organization settings for the custom instructions panel.
Source: GitHub Changelog