## Instructions for GitHub Copilot

### Code generation
- Read only files directly relevant to the task
- Prefer minimal, targeted changes
- Do not include unchanged code in responses
- Keep explanations brief unless detail is requested

### Token efficiency
- Ask before scanning many files
- Reuse context from earlier in conversation
- Default to short answers
- Avoid restating what was already discussed

### Verification
- Do not guess package versions, API signatures, or CLI flags
- Check project files or docs before asserting