Source
Open the upstream repository and check maintainers, README scope, examples, and recent activity.
skill
Agent readyGitHub Awesome Copilot
Review before use
Reusable Copilot prompts, instructions, chat modes, and customizations. GitHub metadata was checked on 2026-06-27; the listed license is no-fee and permissive for review, evaluation, and responsible reuse.
Source review
License
Confirm MIT terms fit your project and retain notices when required.
Install behavior
Read commands before running them and start with a low-risk local workspace.
Verification
Check outputs, safety notes, and policy fit before exposing the resource to agent workflows.
Why use it
Use it when a project needs a vetted starter library for coding-agent prompts and reusable instructions and the team wants inspectable provenance before adoption.
When to use
- You need a vetted starter library for coding-agent prompts and reusable instructions.
- The upstream README and license fit the target project.
- You can test the integration on non-production data first.
When not to use
- The workflow duplicates stronger local policy.
- The instructions require credentials or external writes you have not approved.
Agent manifest preview
Use the manifest as structured review context before applying local policy.
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"schemaVersion": "1.0",
"slug": "github-awesome-copilot",
"title": "GitHub Awesome Copilot",
"kind": "skill",
"summary": "Reusable Copilot prompts, instructions, chat modes, and customizations.",
"sourceUrl": "https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot",
"agentAccess": "approved",
"license": {
"spdx": "MIT",
"allowsClosedSourceUse": true,
"requiresNotice": true,
"noLicenseFee": true
},
"install": {
"steps": [
"Read the upstream examples.",
"Copy only the relevant prompt, skill, or instruction files.",
"Run a low-risk task before reusing it broadly."
]
},
"outputs": [
"agent workflow",
"prompt pattern",
"review checklist"
],
"usage": {
"whyUse": "Use it when a project needs a vetted starter library for coding-agent prompts and reusable instructions and the team wants inspectable provenance before adoption.",
"whenToUse": [
"You need a vetted starter library for coding-agent prompts and reusable instructions.",
"The upstream README and license fit the target project.",
"You can test the integration on non-production data first."
],
"whenNotToUse": [
"The workflow duplicates stronger local policy.",
"The instructions require credentials or external writes you have not approved."
],
"safetyNotes": [
"Keep required license notices when redistributing copied source or bundled code.",
"Treat prompts and instructions as untrusted input until reviewed.",
"Keep project secrets out of copied examples."
]
},
"repository": {
"owner": "github",
"name": "awesome-copilot",
"stars": 35801,
"defaultBranch": "main"
},
"lifecycle": {
"githubUpdatedAt": "2026-06-27T05:12:36Z",
"githubPushedAt": "2026-06-26T21:19:52Z",
"lastVerifiedAt": "2026-06-27T00:00:00.000Z"
}
}