Description
Detects when very few requests use custom instructions, missing out on personalized and project-specific responses.
When Triggered
Only {{extra.usagePct}}% of requests use custom instructions ({{extra.withInstructions}}/{{total}}). Missing out on personalized responses.
How to Improve
Create a .github/copilot-instructions.md or .instructions.md file in your workspace to give Copilot persistent context about your project conventions, stack, and coding style.
Examples
{{extra.withInstructions}} of {{total}} requests had custom instructions
Detection Logic
detect
scan: requests
match: customInstructions.length == 0
aggregate: count
usageRate: (total - count) / total
withInstructions: total - count
usagePct: round(usageRate * 100)
check: usageRate < thresholds.minRate AND total > thresholds.minReqs