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GitHub Copilot now supports agent-specific custom instructions through a new excludeAgent property in .instructions.md files. Developers can create targeted instructions for Copilot code review and coding agent separately, preventing instruction overlap between different agents. The feature works alongside existing applyTo path specifications, allowing precise control over when and where custom instructions apply within repositories.

Copilot code review and coding agent now support agent-specific instructions

Recap: Customizing Copilot using instructions.md files

Introducing agent-specific repository instructions with excludeAgent