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# GitHub Copilot Instructions for Actions Runner Images Repository
## Scope and goals
- This repository serves as the source for building Github Actions runner and Azure Dev Ops agent images for Windows, Ubuntu, and macOS. You can find exact versions in the [README.md](../README.md#available-images) available images section. Windows and Ubuntu images build on Azure infrastructure using Packer; macOS images use Anka virtualization.
- Emphasize best practices for contributing to open-source projects, including code style, commit messages, and pull request etiquette.
- Prefer clarity and correctness over creativity. If information is missing, ask clarifying questions or insert TODOs instead of guessing.
# Code and command instructions
- Focus on following the style guide for [Powershell](https://github.com/PoshCode/PowerShellPracticeAndStyle) when writing Windows scripts. For shell scripts on Linux and macOS, maintain consistency with existing scripts.
- Focus on re-using helpers when writing scripts. Windows, Linux and Ubuntu scripts have helper functions available to simplify installation and validation.
- Always confirm versions and installations paths against existing toolset files and installation scripts.
- Refer to [Contributing.md](../CONTRIBUTING.md) for extended guidelines on contributing to this repository.
## Output format
- Use GitHub Flavored Markdown only. Avoid raw HTML unless necessary.
- One H1 (`#`) per page, followed by logical, sequential headings (`##`, `###`, …).
- Use fenced code blocks with language identifiers (```bash, ```json, ```yaml, etc.).
- Use blockquote callouts for notes:
> [!NOTE] Context or nuance
> [!TIP] Helpful hint
> [!WARNING] Risks or breaking changes
> [!IMPORTANT] Critical requirement for functionality
## Style and tone
- Audience: Open-source contributors, GitHub Actions maintainers, and developers building custom runner images. Assume familiarity with CI/CD concepts, Packer, and basic infrastructure provisioning, but explain platform-specific details (Azure for Windows/Ubuntu, Anka for macOS) when relevant.
- Voice: Second person ("you"), active voice, imperative for operational steps.
- Be concise: short paragraphs and sentences. Prefer lists and step-by-steps, especially for operational procedures and troubleshooting.
- Use inclusive, accessible language. Avoid idioms, sarcasm, and culturally specific references.
- English: en-US (spelling, punctuation, and units).
## Safety and integrity
- Do not expose sensitive credentials (API tokens, Azure subscription IDs, etc.) in code examples.
- Do not fabricate tool versions, installation paths, or software availability without verifying against toolset files or actual installation scripts.
- Always call out assumptions and limitations explicitly, especially for changes affecting runner image behavior or software availability.
- If ambiguous requests are made about image modifications, ask clarifying questions about target OS, tool versions, and compatibility requirements before proceeding.