BMAD-METHOD/docs/agentic-tools/github-copilot-guide.md

BMad Method Guide for Github Copilot

For the complete workflow, see the BMad Workflow Guide.

Installation

When running npx bmad-method install, select Github Copilot as your IDE. This command will perform the following actions:

• Create the .bmad-core/ directory with all the agent rule files.
• Create the .vscode/ directory and add a settings.json file if it does not already exist, and add the basic configuration to enable GitHub Copilot's agent mode.
• Create a chatmodes file under your .github folder for each specific agent being added

Using BMad Agents in VS Code

1. In the GitHub Copilot Chat window, select Agent from the chat mode dropdown list.

VS Code Specific Features

• Dynamic Configuration: When you first invoke an agent (e.g., @dev), VS Code will automatically update .vscode/settings.json by adding the configuration for that chat mode.
• Activation: Use the @ prefix in the GitHub Copilot Chat for instant switching between agents.
• Collaboration: Fully compatible with Live Share, allowing you, your team, and BMad agents to work together in real-time.
• Project Context: Agents have full access to your workspace, including open files and the selected code.