{
  "name": "context-engineering",
  "description": "Tools and techniques for maximizing GitHub Copilot effectiveness through better context management. Includes guidelines for structuring code, an agent for planning multi-file changes, and prompts for context-aware development.",
  "version": "1.0.0",
  "author": {
    "name": "Awesome Copilot Community"
  },
  "repository": "https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot",
  "license": "MIT",
  "tags": [
    "context",
    "productivity",
    "refactoring",
    "best-practices",
    "architecture"
  ],
  "display": {
    "ordering": "manual",
    "show_badge": true
  },
  "items": [
    {
      "path": "instructions/context-engineering.instructions.md",
      "kind": "instruction"
    },
    {
      "path": "agents/context-architect.agent.md",
      "kind": "agent",
      "usage": "recommended\n\nThe Context Architect agent helps plan multi-file changes by mapping dependencies\nand identifying all relevant files before making modifications.\n\nUse this agent when:\n- Planning refactors that span multiple files\n- Adding features that touch several modules\n- Investigating unfamiliar parts of the codebase\n\nExample usage:\n```\n@context-architect I need to add rate limiting to all API endpoints.\nWhat files are involved and what's the best approach?\n```\n\nFor best results:\n- Describe the high-level goal, not just the immediate task\n- Let the agent search before you provide files\n- Review the context map before approving changes"
    },
    {
      "path": "prompts/context-map.prompt.md",
      "kind": "prompt",
      "usage": "optional\n\nUse before any significant change to understand the blast radius.\nProduces a structured map of files, dependencies, and tests."
    },
    {
      "path": "prompts/what-context-needed.prompt.md",
      "kind": "prompt",
      "usage": "optional\n\nUse when Copilot gives a generic or incorrect answer.\nAsks Copilot to explicitly list what files it needs to see."
    },
    {
      "path": "prompts/refactor-plan.prompt.md",
      "kind": "prompt",
      "usage": "optional\n\nUse for multi-file refactors. Produces a phased plan with\nverification steps and rollback procedures."
    }
  ]
}