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taming-copilot instructions: Improve tool usage and add new core directives to improve compliance#90

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Pull Request Checklist

  • I have read and followed the CONTRIBUTING.md guidelines.
  • My contribution adds a new instruction, prompt, or chat mode file in the correct directory.
  • The file follows the required naming convention.
  • The content is clearly structured and follows the example format.
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  • I have run node update-readme.js and verified that README.md is up to date.

Description

This pull request updates the instructions/taming-copilot.instructions.md file to introduce a new hierarchy of directives, reformat small inconsistencies, and add a section on intelligent tool usage. These changes aim to improve tool usage and make Copilot more compliant.


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  • New instruction file.
  • New prompt file.
  • New chat mode file.
  • Other (please specify): Update to an existing instruction

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By submitting this pull request, I confirm that my contribution abides by the Code of Conduct and will be licensed under the MIT License.

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Pull Request Overview

Updates the taming-copilot.instructions.md file to improve tool usage guidance and introduce a clear hierarchy of directives.

  • Adds a new "Core Directives & Hierarchy" section to establish rule precedence.
  • Refines existing interaction and code generation guidelines with clarifications on tool usage.
  • Appends an "Intelligent Tool Usage" section outlining when and how to leverage tools.
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instructions/taming-copilot.instructions.md:25

  • This list item is missing the list marker (e.g., -). To maintain consistent formatting, prepend - before this item.
-   **Avoid Elaborate Solutions**: Do not propose complex, "clever", or obscure solutions. Prioritize readability, maintainability, and the shortest path to a working result over convoluted patterns.

@aaronpowell aaronpowell merged commit 5a0bf60 into github:main Jul 13, 2025
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