This video demonstrates GitHub Copilot’s Commit Message Custom Instructions feature. Customize commit messages with tailored instructions for more descriptive and meaningful comments.

Overview

Customize commit messages with tailored instructions for more descriptive and meaningful comments.

Key Features

  • Enhanced Productivity: Streamline your development workflow
  • AI-Powered Assistance: Leverage advanced AI capabilities
  • Seamless Integration: Works naturally within your development environment
  • Context-Aware: Provides relevant suggestions based on your code context

How It Works

The Commit Message Custom Instructions feature analyzes your current development context to provide intelligent assistance. It considers:

  • Your current code structure and patterns
  • Project conventions and best practices
  • Available documentation and comments
  • Development environment context

Benefits

  • Faster Development: Reduce time spent on repetitive tasks
  • Learning Enhancement: Discover new patterns and best practices
  • Error Reduction: Get assistance with common coding mistakes
  • Consistency: Maintain consistent coding standards across projects

GHES Support

This feature is not currently supported in GitHub Enterprise Server (GHES) environments.