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https://github.com/wgtechlabs/github-copilot-chatmodes

WG’s GitHub Copilot Chat Modes—specialized agents for building, shipping, and scaling smarter open-source projects.
https://github.com/wgtechlabs/github-copilot-chatmodes

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WG’s GitHub Copilot Chat Modes—specialized agents for building, shipping, and scaling smarter open-source projects.

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# WG GitHub Copilot Chat Modes 🤖 [![made by](https://img.shields.io/badge/made%20by-WG%20Tech%20Labs-0060a0.svg?logo=github&longCache=true&labelColor=181717&style=flat-square)](https://github.com/wgtechlabs)



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**WG Enhanced GitHub Copilot Chat Modes** – Elevate your development workflow with WG Technology Labs chat modes that transform GitHub Copilot into a suite of domain-specific experts. Each WG Chat Mode delivers specialized, context-aware assistance for code quality, security reviews, and more—tailored to the unique needs of modern software teams.



Perfect for developers who want expert-level, WG Technology Labs-powered AI guidance directly within their development environment.



## 🤗 Special Thanks



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## 🤔 What Are Chat Modes?



GitHub Copilot Chat Modes transform your AI assistant into domain specialists by providing:



### **🎯 Specialized Expertise**



- **Code Quality Focus**: Apply Clean Code principles and SOLID design patterns

- **Security-First Reviews**: Identify vulnerabilities with targeted secure coding practices

- **Domain-Specific Knowledge**: Receive advice tailored to specific development disciplines

- **Consistent Methodologies**: Follow structured approaches to development challenges



### **⚡ Enhanced Productivity**



- **Contextual Responses**: Get answers specific to your development scenario

- **Best Practice Guidance**: Receive industry-standard recommendations automatically

- **Reduced Context Switching**: Access expert-level assistance within your development environment

- **Scalable Team Knowledge**: Share consistent expertise across your development team



## ✨ Available Chat Modes



| Mode | Focus | Best For | Key Features | Path |

|------|-------|----------|-------------|------|

| [**WG Code Alchemist**](modes/quality/code-alchemist/WG%20Code%20Alchemist.chatmode.md) | Code quality, Clean Code, SOLID | Code reviews, refactoring | Function optimization, naming conventions, design patterns | `modes/quality/code-alchemist/` |

| [**WG Code Sentinel**](modes/security/code-sentinel/WG%20Code%20Sentinel.chatmode.md) | Security vulnerabilities, secure coding | Security audits, compliance checks | Input validation, authentication, API security, risk assessment | `modes/security/code-sentinel/` |

| [**WG Code Builder**](modes/general/code-builder/WG%20Code%20Builder.chatmode.md) | Educational development, generalist approach | Learning-focused development, teaching implementations | Educational guidance, confirmation-first, holistic solutions, motivational insights | `modes/general/code-builder/` |

| [**WG Code Planner**](modes/planning/code-planning/WG%20Code%20Planner.chatmode.md) | Project planning, architecture design | Strategic planning, feature breakdown, development roadmaps | Permission-based operations, blueprint creation, risk assessment, roadmap development | `modes/planning/code-planning/` |



## 🚀 Quick Start



### **🎯 Using Pre-Built Chat Modes**



1. **Choose a Chat Mode**

   - See the [Available Chat Modes](#-available-chat-modes) table below

   - Download the `.chatmode.md` file for your desired mode



2. **Install in Your Workspace**

   - Create a `.github/chatmodes/` folder in your VS Code workspace

   - Copy the downloaded `.chatmode.md` file into this folder

   - For global access across all workspaces, place it in your VS Code user profile instead



3. **Start Using**

   - Open the Chat view in VS Code (Ctrl+Alt+I)

   - Select your installed mode from the chat mode dropdown

   - Begin getting specialized assistance based on the mode's expertise



## ✨ Key Features



- **🎯 Specialized Expertise** - Domain-specific knowledge for different development needs

- **📋 Structured Methodology** - Consistent approaches to development challenges

- **🧠 Intelligent Communication** - Clear guidance with practical advice

- **⚡ Easy Integration** - Simple copy-paste setup with GitHub Copilot

- **🔄 Adaptive Assistance** - Clarification protocols for accurate understanding

- **📚 Educational Value** - Learn best practices while receiving guidance

- **🛠️ Extensible System** - Create your own specialized chat modes



## 🛠️ Creating Custom Chat Modes



Create your own specialized chat mode using our template system or VS Code commands:



### **📋 Create a Chat Mode**



**Using Our Template:**



1. **Copy the Template**



   ```bash

   cp template/Chat\ Mode\ Template.md modes/your-category/your-mode/Your\ Mode.chatmode.md

   ```



2. **Customize Content**

   - Replace all `[REPLACE]` placeholders with your specific content

   - Define your mission, expertise areas and communication style

   - Establish your methodology and core principles



**Using VS Code Commands:**



1. Open Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P)

2. Run `Chat: New Mode File` command

3. Choose workspace or user profile location

4. Enter a name and customize the generated file



To manage existing modes, use `Chat: Configure Chat Modes` command.



### **📋 Chat Mode File Structure**



Each chat mode file (`.chatmode.md`) consists of:



```text

---

description: Brief description of the chat mode's purpose

tools: ['codebase', 'search', 'terminal', ...etc]

---



# Chat Mode Instructions



Your detailed instructions and guidelines for how the AI should behave in this mode.

Define the focus areas, approach, and any specific behaviors desired.

```



The description appears in the chat mode dropdown, and the tools list defines available capabilities.



### **🎨 Template Categories**



Organize by category for better discoverability:



- **Quality**: Code quality, refactoring, best practices

- **Security**: Security reviews, vulnerability assessment

- **Performance**: Optimization, profiling, scalability

- **Architecture**: System design, patterns, documentation

- **Testing**: Test strategies, automation, quality assurance



## 💬 Community Discussions



Connect with other users in our GitHub Discussions:



- 📣 **[Announcements](https://github.com/wgtechlabs/github-copilot-chatmodes/discussions/categories/announcements)**: Official updates

- 📸 **[Showcase](https://github.com/wgtechlabs/github-copilot-chatmodes/discussions/categories/showcase)**: Share your implementations

- 💖 **[Wall of Love](https://github.com/wgtechlabs/github-copilot-chatmodes/discussions/categories/wall-of-love)**: User testimonials

- 🛟 **[Help & Support](https://github.com/wgtechlabs/github-copilot-chatmodes/discussions/categories/help-support)**: Community assistance

- 🧠 **[Ideas](https://github.com/wgtechlabs/github-copilot-chatmodes/discussions/categories/ideas)**: Feature suggestions



## 🛟 Help & Support



- **Community Support**: Check the [Help & Support](https://github.com/wgtechlabs/github-copilot-chatmodes/discussions/categories/help-support) discussion category

- **Ask a Question**: [Create a new discussion](https://github.com/wgtechlabs/github-copilot-chatmodes/discussions/new?category=help-support) for specific issues

- **Report Issues**: [Create a new issue](https://github.com/wgtechlabs/github-copilot-chatmodes/issues/new/choose) for bugs or improvements

- **Security Concerns**: Follow our [security policy](./SECURITY.md) for responsible disclosure



Your contributions to improving this project are greatly appreciated! 🙏✨



## 🎯 Contributing



Contributions are welcome! Please submit your pull request to the `dev` branch for review.



For complete development documentation, see our [Contributing Guide](./CONTRIBUTING.md).



### **Contributing Guidelines**



- **New Chat Modes**: Use the template system for consistency

- **Documentation**: Update README when adding new modes or features

- **Testing**: Verify with real development scenarios

- **Quality Standards**: Follow established patterns and practices



## 💖 Sponsors



Like this project? **Leave a star**! ⭐



Support options:



- [Become a sponsor](https://github.com/sponsors/wgtechlabs) for perks 💖

- [Buy me a coffee](https://buymeacoffee.com/wgtechlabs) ☕

- Share with other developers who could benefit from these chat modes



## ⭐ GitHub Star Nomination



Found this project helpful? Consider nominating **[@warengonzaga](https://github.com/warengonzaga)** for the [GitHub Star program](https://stars.github.com/nominate/)!



## 📋 Code of Conduct & License



This project follows a [Code of Conduct](./CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md) to ensure a welcoming environment for all contributors.



Licensed under the [MIT License](LICENSE), allowing free use with attribution.



## 📝 Author



Created by **[Waren Gonzaga](https://github.com/warengonzaga)** under [WG Technology Labs](https://github.com/wgtechlabs), with help from our [contributors](https://github.com/wgtechlabs/github-copilot-chatmodes/graphs/contributors).



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💻 with ❤️ by [Waren Gonzaga](https://warengonzaga.com) under [WG Technology Labs](https://wgtechlabs.com), and [Him](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHrxS4diLew&t=44s) 🙏