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Merge pull request #549 from yeelam-gordon/update-prompt-instructions

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Thanks @yeelam-gordon - tagging @aaronpowell as an FYI due to instruction file changing.
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@@ -13,10 +13,25 @@ Instructions for creating effective and maintainable prompt files that guide Git
- Primary references: VS Code documentation on prompt files and organization-specific conventions.
## Frontmatter Requirements
- Include `description` (single sentence, actionable outcome), `mode` (explicitly choose `ask`, `edit`, or `agent`), and `tools` (minimal set of tool bundles required to fulfill the prompt).
- Declare `model` when the prompt depends on a specific capability tier; otherwise inherit the active model.
- Preserve any additional metadata (`language`, `tags`, `visibility`, etc.) required by your organization.
- Use consistent quoting (single quotes recommended) and keep one field per line for readability and version control clarity.
Every prompt file should include YAML frontmatter with the following fields:
### Required/Recommended Fields
| Field | Required | Description |
|-------|----------|-------------|
| `description` | Recommended | A short description of the prompt (single sentence, actionable outcome) |
| `name` | Optional | The name shown after typing `/` in chat. Defaults to filename if not specified |
| `agent` | Recommended | The agent to use: `ask`, `edit`, `agent`, or a custom agent name. Defaults to current agent |
| `model` | Optional | The language model to use. Defaults to the currently selected model |
| `tools` | Optional | List of tool/tool set names available for this prompt |
| `argument-hint` | Optional | Hint text shown in chat input to guide user interaction |
### Guidelines
- Use consistent quoting (single quotes recommended) and keep one field per line for readability and version control clarity
- If `tools` are specified and the current agent is `ask` or `edit`, the default agent becomes `agent`
- Preserve any additional metadata (`language`, `tags`, `visibility`, etc.) required by your organization
## File Naming and Placement
- Use kebab-case filenames ending with `.prompt.md` and store them under `.github/prompts/` unless your workspace standard specifies another directory.