README.md
April 6, 2026 · View on GitHub
Hypervelocity Engineering (HVE) Core gives you specialized agents, auto-applied coding instructions, reusable prompts, and validated skills for GitHub Copilot. Turn Copilot into a constraint-based engineering workflow that scales from solo developers to enterprise teams.
Tip
Install from the VS Code Marketplace in under 30 seconds. See the Installation Guide for all options.
Quick Start
- Install the HVE Core extension from the VS Code Marketplace.
- Open any project and launch GitHub Copilot Chat (
Ctrl+Alt+I). - Select an agent from the picker (try rpi-agent, task-researcher, or memory) and start a conversation.
That's it. Agents, instructions, and prompts activate automatically once the extension is installed.
Ready for more? Follow the Getting Started Guide.
Choose Your Extension
Two VS Code extensions serve different needs:
| Extension | What it includes | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| HVE Core All | Every collection: all agents, prompts, instructions, and skills | Individual developers and teams that want the full library |
| HVE Installer | Selective installation of specific collections | Teams that want to pick only the collections relevant to their workflow |
Not sure which to choose? Start with HVE Core All. You can switch to HVE Installer later if you need finer control over which collections are active. See the Collections Overview for a comparison of all available bundles.
What's Included
| Component | Count | Description | Documentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agents | 49 | Specialized AI assistants for research, planning, and implementation | Agents |
| Instructions | 102 | Repository-specific coding guidelines applied automatically | Instructions |
| Prompts | 63 | Reusable templates for common tasks like commits and PRs | Prompts |
| Skills | 11 | Self-contained packages with cross-platform scripts and guidance | Skills |
| Scripts | N/A | Validation tools for linting, security, and quality | Scripts |
Documentation
Full documentation is available at https://microsoft.github.io/hve-core/.
| Guide | Description |
|---|---|
| Getting Started | Setup and first workflow tutorial |
| Collections | Available bundles and selection guide |
| RPI Workflow | Deep dive into Research, Plan, Implement |
| Contributing | Create custom agents, instructions, and prompts |
| Agents Reference | All available agents |
| Instructions Reference | All coding instructions |
| AI Artifacts Architecture | Prompt engineering framework and artifact types |
| Validation Standards | CI/CD validation pipeline and quality gates |
Label Management
Repository labels are declared in .github/labels.yml and synced automatically by the Label Sync workflow on push to main or via manual workflow_dispatch.
| Task | How |
|---|---|
| Add a label | Add an entry with name, color (bare hex, no #), and description to .github/labels.yml, then push to main |
| Update a label | Edit the existing entry's color or description |
| Rename a label | Add an aliases array under the new canonical name listing the old name; the sync migrates existing assignments automatically |
| Delete a label | Remove it manually in the GitHub Labels UI. Deleting an entry from the file does not delete it from GitHub (the workflow runs in additive mode) |
Contributing
We appreciate contributions! Whether you're fixing typos or adding new components:
- Read our Contributing Guide.
- Check out open issues.
- Join the discussion.
Responsible AI
Microsoft encourages customers to review its Responsible AI Standard when developing AI-enabled systems to ensure ethical, safe, and inclusive AI practices. Learn more at Microsoft's Responsible AI.
Legal
This project is licensed under the MIT License.
Licensing
Most content in this repository is covered by the MIT License. Certain skill content derived from OWASP Foundation publications is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Each affected skill identifies its license in frontmatter and includes a Third-Party Attribution section. See THIRD-PARTY-NOTICES for full details.
See SECURITY.md for the security policy and vulnerability reporting.
See GOVERNANCE.md for the project governance model.
Trademark Notice
This project may contain trademarks or logos for projects, products, or services. Authorized use of Microsoft trademarks or logos is subject to and must follow Microsoft's Trademark & Brand Guidelines. Use of Microsoft trademarks or logos in modified versions of this project must not cause confusion or imply Microsoft sponsorship. Any use of third-party trademarks or logos are subject to those third-party's policies.
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