GitHub Copilot Mode Marketplace

[iwangbowen]

Type: Feature Request

GitHub Copilot Mode Marketplace

Feature Request Summary:
Add a marketplace for GitHub Copilot modes where users can browse, install, and publish custom modes with their tools and prompts.

Problem Statement:
Users currently cannot easily discover or share specialized Copilot modes for different development scenarios, limiting productivity and collaboration opportunities.

Proposed Solution:

Core Features:

1. Mode Browser

   • Searchable catalog of official and community modes
   • Show mode name, description, required tools, and sample prompts
   • Category filtering (Languages, Frameworks, Use Cases)

2. One-Click Installation

   • Install modes with automatic dependency resolution
   • Manage installed modes in settings
   • Easy mode switching and activation

3. Mode Publishing

   • Simple upload interface for custom modes
   • Mode validation and basic security checks
   • Version management and updates

4. Mode Information Display

   • Clear view of tools used (extensions, APIs, etc.)
   • Preview of system prompts and behavior
   • User ratings and download statistics

Use Cases:

• Quick setup for specific frameworks or languages
• Team standardization of development modes
• Community sharing of specialized configurations
• Discovery of useful tool combinations

Expected Benefits:

• Faster project setup and configuration
• Better discoverability of development tools
• Community-driven mode improvements
• Consistent team development practices

VS Code version: Code - Insiders 1.102.0-insider (0140ab3, 2025-06-18T05:04:01.892Z)
OS version: Windows_NT x64 10.0.26100
Modes:

[isidorn]

Fair feature request. But right now not on the plan. I will assign it to backlog to gather more customer feedback.

fyi @aeschli @sandy081 @digitarald