Add comprehensive GitHub Copilot instructions for MASTG repository #3446
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This PR adds comprehensive GitHub Copilot instructions in
.github/copilot-instructions.md
to help coding agents work effectively with the OWASP MASTG repository from a fresh clone.Key Features
Imperative, Actionable Guidance: All instructions use imperative tone ("Run this command", "Do not do this") as requested, providing clear direction for coding agents.
Validated Commands with Timing: Every command has been tested and includes measured execution times:
Network Issue Documentation: Extensively documents known network limitations:
Critical Timeout Warnings: Includes explicit "NEVER CANCEL" warnings with specific timeout values for long-running operations as required by the guidelines.
Repository Analysis
The instructions cover the complete MASTG ecosystem:
Validation Requirements
Documents specific validation scenarios:
The instructions provide everything needed for a GitHub Copilot agent to bootstrap, validate, and work effectively with this documentation-focused mobile security testing project.
Fixes #3445.
Warning
Firewall rules blocked me from connecting to one or more addresses (expand for details)
I tried to connect to the following addresses, but was blocked by firewall rules:
https://api.github.com/repos/OWASP/mastg/stats/contributors
python3 src/contributors.py --help
(http block)If you need me to access, download, or install something from one of these locations, you can either:
✨ Let Copilot coding agent set things up for you — coding agent works faster and does higher quality work when set up for your repo.