mcp-hub/.github/copilot-instructions.md

Copilot Instructions

Read this file before starting any task. These rules apply to every task without exception.

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Environment

• /workspace is the project root and a git repo
• Use whatever language/runtime the project requires
• Never install packages globally unless the task explicitly asks
• Always verify installs work before reporting done

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Running Services

• Check if a service manager exists (systemd, start.sh, etc.) before starting anything manually
• Use systemctl if services are managed by systemd
• Check health after starting: curl http://localhost:<port>/health or equivalent
• Logs: journalctl -u <service> -f or check the project's log location

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Git

• /workspace is a git repo — use git for file tracking
• Use git status --porcelain to check changed files
• Use git diff HEAD for full diffs
• Never commit build artifacts, __pycache__, *.pyc, node_modules, or secrets

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Task Scope

• Do exactly what the task describes — nothing more, nothing less
• Do not add extra endpoints, files, dependencies, or features unless explicitly asked
• Do not refactor code from previous tasks unless asked
• If something seems wrong, flag it — don't silently fix it

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Verification

• Always run the verify command specified in the task before reporting done
• Report the exact output of the verify command
• If verification fails, fix the issue first — do not report partial completion

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Reporting Back

When a task is complete, report:

1. What was created or changed (file list)
2. The exact output of the verify command
3. Any assumptions made or issues encountered