Question 1

What is the GitHub Copilot system prompt?

Accepted Answer

The GitHub Copilot system prompt is the internal instruction set that defines how GitHub Copilot behaves. GitHub Copilot's agent mode in VS Code with multi-model support.

Question 2

How do I use the GitHub Copilot system prompt?

Accepted Answer

Copy the system prompt from this page and use it in your own applications, or study it to understand how GitHub Copilot is configured internally.

Question 3

Is the GitHub Copilot system prompt official?

Accepted Answer

This prompt is collected from public sources and reverse-engineered for educational purposes. It may not represent the current or official prompt used by GitHub Copilot.

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