🚀 Copilot Starter Template

One command. Personalized Copilot ecosystem. Any project.

This template contains portable agents and prompts that bootstrap a complete GitHub Copilot infrastructure tailored specifically to YOUR project's needs.

Quick Start

Option 1: Use This Template

1. Click "Use this template" → "Create a new repository"
2. Clone and open in VS Code
3. In Copilot Chat, select copilotBootstrap from the agent list, then type:

   Set up Copilot for this project
   

4. Answer the questions about your project
5. Review and approve the recommended resources

Option 2: Add to Existing Project

mkdir -p .github/agents .github/prompts

# Download the bootstrap agents
curl -sL "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/YOUR_USERNAME/copilot-starter-template/main/.github/agents/copilot-bootstrap.agent.md" -o .github/agents/copilot-bootstrap.agent.md
curl -sL "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/YOUR_USERNAME/copilot-starter-template/main/.github/agents/meta-agentic-project-scaffold.agent.md" -o .github/agents/meta-agentic-project-scaffold.agent.md

# Download the suggest-awesome prompts
curl -sL "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/YOUR_USERNAME/copilot-starter-template/main/.github/prompts/suggest-awesome-github-copilot-agents.prompt.md" -o .github/prompts/suggest-awesome-github-copilot-agents.prompt.md
curl -sL "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/YOUR_USERNAME/copilot-starter-template/main/.github/prompts/suggest-awesome-github-copilot-collections.prompt.md" -o .github/prompts/suggest-awesome-github-copilot-collections.prompt.md
curl -sL "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/YOUR_USERNAME/copilot-starter-template/main/.github/prompts/suggest-awesome-github-copilot-instructions.prompt.md" -o .github/prompts/suggest-awesome-github-copilot-instructions.prompt.md
curl -sL "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/YOUR_USERNAME/copilot-starter-template/main/.github/prompts/suggest-awesome-github-copilot-prompts.prompt.md" -o .github/prompts/suggest-awesome-github-copilot-prompts.prompt.md

Then reload VS Code and select copilotBootstrap from the agent list.

How It Works

The bootstrap agent asks about your project first, then finds suitable resources:

👋 Welcome to Copilot Bootstrap!

Tell me about your project:
1. What type? (web app, API, CLI, library, mobile app)
2. What tech? (React, Python, Node.js, .NET, etc.)
3. Main purpose?
4. Focus areas? (accessibility, security, testing)

Or just describe it and I'll figure it out!

Based on your answers, it will:

1. 🔍 Search awesome-copilot for relevant resources
2. 📋 Present recommendations with rationale
3. ✅ Ask for your approval
4. 📥 Download approved resources
5. 🎯 Create a customized orchestrator

Every project gets its own tailored setup!

What's Included

Agents (.github/agents/)

Agent	How to Use	Description
copilot-bootstrap.agent.md	Select copilotBootstrap	Primary entry point - asks about project, finds resources
meta-agentic-project-scaffold.agent.md	Select from list	Extensive awesome-copilot discovery

Prompts (.github/prompts/)

Prompt	Description
suggest-awesome-github-copilot-agents.prompt.md	Find agents relevant to your project
suggest-awesome-github-copilot-collections.prompt.md	Find collections (bundled resources)
suggest-awesome-github-copilot-instructions.prompt.md	Find instructions for your tech stack
suggest-awesome-github-copilot-prompts.prompt.md	Find prompts for your workflows

Commands

Primary Command

Select copilotBootstrap from the agent dropdown, then:

Set up Copilot for this project

With Context

Set up Copilot for this React/TypeScript e-commerce app with focus on accessibility

After Setup - Daily Use

Agent	Description
orchestrator	Coordinate complex tasks

Example Setup Flow

You: [Select copilotBootstrap] Set up Copilot for this project

Bot: 👋 Welcome! Tell me about your project...

You: This is a Python FastAPI backend for a health tracking app. 
     Focus on security and testing.

Bot: 📋 Project Summary:
     - Type: API/Backend
     - Tech: Python, FastAPI
     - Focus: Security, Testing
     
     Ready to find suitable Copilot resources?

You: Yes

Bot: Based on your project, I recommend:
     | Resource | Type | Why Relevant |
     |----------|------|--------------|
     | debug.agent.md | Agent | Essential debugging |
     | python.instructions.md | Instructions | Python standards |
     | secure-code-review.prompt.md | Prompt | Security focus |
     
     Install all, or pick specific ones?

You: Install all

Bot: ✅ Done! Created orchestrator and copilot-instructions.md

Important Notes

• Agent names use camelCase: The agent shows as copilotBootstrap in the list
• Reload VS Code after adding agent files for them to appear
• Select from dropdown: Click the agent dropdown in Copilot Chat to see available agents

Documentation

See awesome-copilot-quickstart-mj.md for the complete guide.

Source

All resources from github/awesome-copilot.

License

MIT