📝 Github Copilot
Validates and prepares a GitHub project for open source release by ensuring all essential documentation and legal foundations are in place. Uses Git History Cleaner to identify and remove secrets, credentials, and sensitive data before publication. Use when you want to release a project publicly or
npx playbooks add skill andreagriffiths11/open-source-best-practices --skill github-copilot
About Github Copilot
Use Github Copilot to configure Claude Code, Cursor, or Copilot for documentation: it validates and prepares a github project for open source release by ensuring all essential documentation and legal foundations are in place. uses git history cleaner to identify and remove secrets, credentials, and sensitive data before publication. use when you want to release a project publicly or .
This compact 47-word instruction set is purpose-built for documentation work in AI coding agents. Install with a single command.
Use Cases
- Writing API references and README files
- Generating inline code comments and docstrings
- Creating architecture decision records (ADRs)
- Keeping docs in sync with code changes
Example Prompts
System Prompt (47 words)
Validates and prepares a GitHub project for open source release by ensuring all essential documentation and legal foundations are in place. Uses Git History Cleaner to identify and remove secrets, credentials, and sensitive data before publication. Use when you want to release a project publicly or
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Github Copilot?
Github Copilot is a free documentation skill for AI coding agents. Validates and prepares a GitHub project for open source release by ensuring all essential documentation and legal foundations are in place. Uses Git History Cleaner to identify and remove secrets, credentials, and sensitive data before publication. Use when you want to release a project publicly or . It provides a specialized system prompt that configures your agent with documentation expertise.
How do I use Github Copilot with Claude Code?
Run npx playbooks add skill andreagriffiths11/open-source-best-practices --skill github-copilot in your terminal to install Github Copilot into your Claude Code session. It works immediately after installation.
Which AI coding agents work with Github Copilot?
Github Copilot is compatible with Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, OpenClaw, Cline, and any AI agent that supports custom system prompts or .cursorrules files.
Is Github Copilot free to use?
Yes, Github Copilot is completely free and open source. The full source is available on GitHub at https://github.com/andreagriffiths11/open-source-best-practices/tree/main/github-copilot. You only need a subscription to the AI agent you use it with.
