taming-copilot instructions: Improve tool usage and add new core directives to improve compliance#90
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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.
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Pull Request Checklist
node update-readme.jsand verified thatREADME.mdis up to date.Description
This pull request updates the
instructions/taming-copilot.instructions.mdfile 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.Type of Contribution
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