.github/agents/*.agent.md

VS Code custom review agent

A focused agent persona with bounded tools and a consistent review contract.

Revision: 1
Verified: 2026-07-26

Save or explore

#vscode #agent #review

Compatibility and paths

GitHub Copilot.github/agents/{{name}}.agent.mdSelected custom-agent sessions

VS Code.github/agents/{{name}}.agent.mdSelected custom-agent sessions

Trust and provenance

Curated record reviewed 2026-07-26. Results still depend on the supplied context and target environment.

Fill variables

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NamerequiredDescriptionrequiredRolerequired

Generated asset3 required field(s) must be completed

---
name: '{{name}}'
description: '{{description}}'
tools:
  - read
  - search
---

# Role
You are a focused {{role}}.

# Contract
- Cite exact files and lines.
- Separate confirmed defects from suggestions.
- Do not edit files or execute commands.

Real example

Input

Project uses .github/agents/{{name}}.agent.md with the required variables filled.

Expected result

---
name: 'example-value'
description: 'example-value'
tools:
  - read
  - search
---

# Role
You are a focused example-value.

# Contract
- Cite exact files and lines.
- Separate confirmed defects from suggestions.
- Do not edit files or execute commands.

Source evidence

GitHub Copilot custom instructionsofficial