This repository contains a collection of custom chat modes for GitHub Copilot Chat. These modes are designed to tailor Copilot's behavior for specific software development tasks, making it a more efficient and specialized assistant.
Custom chat modes allow you to define specific contexts and behaviors for GitHub Copilot. By specifying instructions and a curated set of tools, you can create specialized "experts" for different scenarios. You can learn more about them in the official Visual Studio Code documentation.
To use these modes, copy the desired .chatmode.md files into the .github/chatmodes directory of your own project.
Here are the modes available in this collection:
- Description: Generates a detailed implementation plan for new features or refactoring tasks without writing any code. It outlines the overview, requirements, implementation steps, and testing strategy.
- Tools:
codebase,fetch,findTestFiles,githubRepo,search,usages
- Description: Helps you understand a new codebase, library, or technical concept. It provides explanations and examples but does not make code edits.
- Tools:
codebase,fetch,search,usages
- Description: Focuses on improving and restructuring existing code. It can read, modify, and test code to enhance quality, readability, and performance without adding new features.
- Tools:
codebase,edit,findTestFiles,search,usages
- Description: Gathers information from the web to answer questions and solve problems. It summarizes its findings before offering solutions.
- Tools:
fetch,search
- Description: Assists in identifying and resolving bugs. It gathers context, asks clarifying questions, and proposes precise fixes.
- Tools:
codebase,edit,findTestFiles,search,usages
- Description: Makes bold, direct changes to the codebase with minimal confirmation. This mode is for when you want swift, proactive action and are comfortable with a higher degree of automation.
- Tools:
codebase,edit,fetch,findTestFiles,githubRepo,search,usages