A collection of AI instruction files designed specifically for Rust developers.
Use these instructions to power intelligent agents in tools like GitHub Copilot, VS Code, or any AI-powered development assistant.

• Instruction sets – predefined prompts and role definitions for Rust-related tasks.
• Agent behavior files – configurations for AI agents to act as Rust coding assistants.

They are tailored for building intelligent Rust developer tools and agents, and are ideal for integration with Copilot, LLMs, and AI-enhanced developer workflows.

Title	Description	Open in VS Code
Rust Code Instructions	Agent guidance for handling Rust-specific coding workflows.
Lint Specialist	Analyze Rust lints, trace code interactions, and resolve false positives. Enhanced with trace analysis.
Pest or PEGs	Instructions and examples for working with the Pest parser in Rust.
RON	Instructions and examples for working with RON (Rusty Object Notation) in Rust.

These instructions are designed for any programming language or workflow and can be used universally in VS Code or other AI-powered tools:

Title	Description	Open in VS Code
Syntax Error	Diagnose and explain syntax errors in multiple languages. Clear and practical fixes.
Debug Helper	Structured debugging guide for agents to systematically resolve application bugs.

Note: Any AI model can be used with these files — either as instructions or in a chat mode, depending on your setup.

You can use these files in two ways inside VS Code:

1. As Custom Instructions (persistent behavior)
2. As Chat Mode (temporary session guidance)

This mode makes Copilot always follow the rules from a file.
Good for consistent guidance, e.g., enforcing Rust formatting or coding standards.

Steps:

1. Open VS Code.
2. Go to Settings → GitHub Copilot → Configure Custom Instructions.
3. Copy the content of an instruction file (e.g., instructions/rust_refactor.md).
4. Paste it into the Custom Instructions field.
5. Save and restart Copilot.

Now, every Copilot suggestion will be shaped by the Rust-specific instructions.

This mode applies the file only for one chat session.
Good for ad-hoc tasks, e.g., refactoring one module or debugging a function.

Steps:

1. Open the Copilot Chat panel (Ctrl+Shift+I / Cmd+Shift+I).
2. Paste the content of an instruction file as your first message.
3. Continue the conversation — the assistant will follow those rules until the chat resets.

Tip: Combine both — set general Rust coding rules in Instructions Mode, and use Chat Mode for specific workflows like migrations, refactors, or testing.

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