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* feat: migrate plugins and extensions to Agent Plugins v1.0.0 spec - Add \ to all 69 curated plugin manifests - Migrate all 18 extension manifests: add \, move logo into xtensions.com.github.copilot.logo namespace, remove top-level logo and string xtensions: '.' - Update eng/validate-plugins.mjs: require \, validate namespace-keyed extensions object for canvas extensions, widen name pattern to allow dots (spec §5.5, max 64 chars) - Update eng/materialize-plugins.mjs: emit spec-clean served manifests (only spec fields: \, name, version, description, author, homepage, repository, license, keywords, extensions) - Update eng/generate-website-data.mjs: read logo from namespace with fallback to top-level logo for compatibility - Update eng/create-plugin.mjs: scaffold emits \ - Add .github/workflows/validate-plugins.yml: blocking CI for PRs touching plugins/** or extensions/** - Add spec compliance check to external plugin quality gates: non-blocking warnings with ✅/⚠️/🛑 emoji legend - Update AGENTS.md: document new extension manifest shape, add \ to plugin checklist Co-authored-by: Copilot App <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com> Copilot-Session: 8f3a88cb-e01e-4760-8125-460490dc1a76 * refactor: consolidate canvas extension plugins - Move all extension plugin manifests from extensions/<name> to plugins/<name> - Keep extensions/<name> as reusable source only - Remove standalone extension discovery from marketplace and website plugin catalogs - Auto-bundle same-name extension sources during materialization - Add build-only extensions.json references for sharing extensions across plugins - Remove x-awesome-copilot extension metadata support - Update validation and contributor documentation Co-authored-by: Copilot App <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com> Copilot-Session: 8f3a88cb-e01e-4760-8125-460490dc1a76 * feat: add canvas extension scaffolding skill - Add repo-local skill for creating canvas extension sources - Generate spec-compliant plugin manifests under plugins/ - Support registering reusable extensions with multiple plugins - Remove guidance for extension-local plugin manifests and custom fields Co-authored-by: Copilot App <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com> Copilot-Session: 8f3a88cb-e01e-4760-8125-460490dc1a76 * fix: align extension namespaces with current guidance - Use each extension ID as its manifest namespace key - Update validation and website generation to resolve extension-specific namespaces - Upsert plugin validation PR comments using the existing repository pattern Co-authored-by: Copilot App <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com> Copilot-Session: 8f3a88cb-e01e-4760-8125-460490dc1a76 * fix: use Copilot extension namespace - Adopt com.github.copilot for all canvas extension manifests - Require the namespace during validation and website generation - Update extension scaffolding guidance Co-authored-by: Copilot App <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com> Copilot-Session: 8f3a88cb-e01e-4760-8125-460490dc1a76 * docs: regenerate plugin catalog after merge Co-authored-by: Copilot App <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com> Copilot-Session: 8f3a88cb-e01e-4760-8125-460490dc1a76 * refactor(plugins): move manifests to plugin roots Use root plugin.json manifests and namespaced extension directories throughout local tooling, validation, generation, and contributor documentation. Restore materialize-plugins.mjs line breaks so the source remains readable in GitHub. Co-authored-by: Copilot App <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com> Copilot-Session: 8f3a88cb-e01e-4760-8125-460490dc1a76 * feat(plugins): migrate manifests to namespaced composition Move repository composition metadata under com.github.awesome-copilot, materialize reusable extensions into the plugin extensions directory, and improve contributor and PR validation guidance. Co-authored-by: Copilot App <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com> Copilot-Session: 8f3a88cb-e01e-4760-8125-460490dc1a76 * fix(validation): address plugin review findings Restore executable build scripts, validate namespaced manifests and hook directories, improve README item counts, and manage validation comments across reruns. Co-authored-by: Copilot App <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com> Copilot-Session: 8f3a88cb-e01e-4760-8125-460490dc1a76 * Potential fix for pull request finding Co-authored-by: Copilot Autofix powered by AI <175728472+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com> --------- Co-authored-by: Copilot App <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com> Co-authored-by: Copilot Autofix powered by AI <175728472+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com> Copilot-Session: 8f3a88cb-e01e-4760-8125-460490dc1a76
Noob Mode Plugin
Plain-English translation layer for non-technical Copilot CLI users. When activated, Copilot automatically translates every permission request, error message, and technical output into clear, jargon-free language with color-coded risk indicators.
Who Is This For?
Anyone who uses Copilot CLI but isn't a software developer:
- Lawyers and legal professionals
- Product managers and program managers
- Business stakeholders and executives
- Technical writers and content creators
- Designers who work with code-adjacent tools
- Anyone who's new to the command line
Installation
copilot plugin install noob-mode@awesome-copilot
What's Included
Commands (Slash Commands)
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/noob-mode:noob-mode |
Activate Noob Mode for the current session. Copilot will explain everything in plain English — every action, every permission request, and every result. |
Bundled Assets
| Asset | Description |
|---|---|
references/glossary.md |
100+ technical terms defined in plain English, organized by category (Git, File System, Development, Web, Copilot CLI) |
references/examples.md |
15 before/after examples showing how Noob Mode transforms technical output into clear explanations |
Features
| Feature | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Approval Translation | Every time Copilot asks permission, it explains WHAT it wants to do, WHY, how RISKY it is, and what happens if you say yes or no |
| Risk Indicators | Color-coded risk levels (🟢 Low, 🟡 Moderate, 🔴 High, ⛔ Critical) so you can instantly see if an action is safe |
| Jargon Detection | Technical terms are automatically defined in plain English the first time they appear |
| Step-by-Step Plans | Multi-step tasks start with a plain-English roadmap so you know what's coming |
| Output Translation | Error messages and command results are translated into "here's what that means" |
| Completion Summaries | After every task, you get a summary of what changed, what was created, and how to undo it |
| Decision Support | When you need to choose between options, each one is explained with trade-offs and a recommendation |
Example
Without Noob Mode:
Allow tool: bash with command "grep -r 'indemnification' ./contracts/"?
[y/n]
With Noob Mode:
📋 WHAT I'M ASKING TO DO:
I want to search all files in your "contracts" folder for the word "indemnification."
🎯 WHY:
You asked me to find every mention of indemnification across your contracts.
⚠️ RISK: 🔴 High (but safe in this case)
Running commands is generally high-risk, but this one only searches — it doesn't
change or delete anything.
✅ If you approve: I'll show you every file where "indemnification" appears.
❌ If you decline: I can read files one by one instead, but it'll take longer.
How to Turn Off
Say "turn off noob mode" in your conversation, and Copilot will return to its default communication style.
Source
This plugin is part of Awesome Copilot, a community-driven collection of GitHub Copilot extensions.
License
MIT