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Markdown file associations break Copilot instructions #251819

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Does this issue occur when all extensions are disabled?: Yes/No

  • VS Code Version: 1.101.0 (Universal), Commit: dfaf441
  • OS Version: MacOS 15.3.2 (24D81)

Steps to Reproduce:

  1. Open User Settings with cmd+P -> Preferences: Open User Settings (JSON)
  2. Add the following to your settings: "files.associations": { "*.md": "markdown" }
  3. Create a Copilot Instructions file with cmd+P -> Chat: New Instructions File
  4. Make sure that applyTo: '**' is present in the Frontmatter, write anything in the instructions file itself
  5. Create any file and save it
  6. Open the Copilot Chat and add the file created in step 4 to the context, then write your prompt and press send

Expected result:
The instructions file is attached to the request

Actual result:
The instructions file is ignored

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