Create comprehensive GitHub Copilot instructions for divnix/std repository #410
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This PR adds a comprehensive
.github/copilot-instructions.mdfile that provides GitHub Copilot with detailed instructions for working effectively in the divnix/std codebase.What's Included
The instructions cover the complete developer workflow for Standard, a Nix Flakes-based DevOps framework:
Prerequisites & Setup
Development Workflow
direnv allowwith timing expectations (5-15 minutes first time)nix buildandnix flake checkwith explicit timeout warnings (45-60 minutes)Critical Timing Guidelines
Manual Validation Scenarios
Repository Navigation
src/local/shells.nix)Troubleshooting
Key Features
The instructions emphasize:
This enables GitHub Copilot to provide accurate, context-aware assistance for developers working with Standard's Nix-based DevOps framework, reducing onboarding time and preventing common mistakes like canceling long-running builds.
Fixes #409.
Warning
Firewall rules blocked me from connecting to one or more addresses
I tried to connect to the following addresses, but was blocked by firewall rules:
install.determinate.systemscurl --connect-timeout 30 -L https://install.determinate.systems/nix(dns block)nixos.orgcurl -L REDACTED(dns block)If you need me to access, download, or install something from one of these locations, you can either:
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