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There are three main types of custom instructions that you can use to customize {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} responses on the {% data variables.product.github %} website:
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***[Personal custom instructions](#about-personal-custom-instructions)** apply to all conversations you have with {% data variables.copilot.copilot_chat_short %} across the {% data variables.product.github %} website. They allow you to specify your individual preferences, such as preferred language or response style, ensuring that the responses are tailored to your personal needs.
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***[Personal instructions](#about-personal-instructions)** apply to all conversations you have with {% data variables.copilot.copilot_chat_short %} across the {% data variables.product.github %} website. They allow you to specify your individual preferences, such as preferred language or response style, ensuring that the responses are tailored to your personal needs.
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***[Repository custom instructions](#about-repository-custom-instructions)** apply to conversations within the context of a specific repository. They are useful for defining project-specific coding standards, frameworks, or tools. For example, you can specify that a repository uses TypeScript and a particular library, ensuring consistent responses for all contributors.
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***[Organization custom instructions](#about-organization-custom-instructions)** (public preview) apply to conversations within the context of an organization on the {% data variables.product.github %} website. They are ideal for enforcing organization-wide preferences, such as a common language or security guidelines. Organization custom instructions can only be set by organization owners for organizations with a {% data variables.copilot.copilot_enterprise_short %} subscription.
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## About personal custom instructions
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## About personal instructions
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{% data reusables.copilot.personal-instructions-note %}
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The following list shows the complete order of precedence, with instructions higher in this list taking precedence over those lower in the list:
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* Personal custom instructions
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* Repository custom instructions:
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* Path-specific instructions in any applicable `.github/instructions/**/NAME.instructions.md` file
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* Repository-wide instructions in the `.github/copilot-instructions.md` file
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* Agent instructions (for example, in an `AGENTS.md` file)
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* Organization custom instructions
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***Personal** instructions
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***Repository** custom instructions:
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***Path-specific** instructions in any applicable `.github/instructions/**/NAME.instructions.md` file
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***Repository-wide** instructions in the `.github/copilot-instructions.md` file
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***Agent** instructions (for example, in an `AGENTS.md` file)
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***Organization** custom instructions
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{% data reusables.copilot.custom-instructions-conflict %}
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Custom instructions consist of natural language instructions and are most effective when they are short, self-contained statements. Consider the scope over which you want the instruction to apply when choosing whether to add an instruction on the personal, repository, or organization level.
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Here are some common use cases and examples for each type of custom instructions:
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***Personal custom instructions:**
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***Personal instructions:**
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* Preferred individual language: `Always respond in Portuguese.`
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* Individual response preferences: `Explain a single concept per line. Be clear and concise.`
> This feature is currently in {% data variables.release-phases.public_preview %} and is subject to change.
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> **Support:** Organization custom instructions are currently only supported for {% data variables.copilot.copilot_chat_short %} on {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom_the_website %} and {% data variables.copilot.copilot_code-review_short %} on {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom_the_website %}.
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> **Support:** Organization custom instructions are currently only supported for {% data variables.copilot.copilot_chat_short %} on {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom_the_website %}, {% data variables.copilot.copilot_code-review_short %} on {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom_the_website %} and {% data variables.copilot.copilot_coding_agent %} on {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom_the_website %}.
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