Write Coding Standards From File skill: what it does and how to install it
Creates a project coding standards document by analysing formatting, naming and syntax patterns in supplied files or folders.
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Install
$ npx skills add github/awesome-copilot --skill write-coding-standards-from-fileRun it in a terminal. If your agent is already running, start a new session so it picks the skill up.
About this skill
What it does. Analyses one or more source files for conventions such as indentation, naming, comments and function structure, then drafts a coding standards guide using a verbose, minimal or custom template. It can check for inconsistencies and create a new guide, add standards to the README, or return them in the prompt.
When to use it. When a project needs coding standards derived from its existing code. It can also draw on a language-specific style guide and optionally produce tests for conformance.
History
Repo stars
40.4k+707 since 5 Oct 2026
Stars are counted for the whole repository, which holds 80 skills.
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| Date | Repo stars |
|---|---|
| 26 Oct 2026 | 40,426 |
| 25 Oct 2026 | 40,385 |
| 24 Oct 2026 | 40,365 |
| 23 Oct 2026 | 40,341 |
| 22 Oct 2026 | 40,302 |
| 21 Oct 2026 | 40,260 |
| 20 Oct 2026 | 40,214 |
| 19 Oct 2026 | 40,178 |
| 18 Oct 2026 | 40,143 |
| 17 Oct 2026 | 40,111 |
| 16 Oct 2026 | 40,072 |
| 15 Oct 2026 | 40,038 |
| 14 Oct 2026 | 39,999 |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 39,981 |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 39,948 |
| 11 Oct 2026 | 39,904 |
| 10 Oct 2026 | 39,881 |
| 9 Oct 2026 | 39,845 |
| 8 Oct 2026 | 39,804 |
| 7 Oct 2026 | 39,761 |
| 6 Oct 2026 | 39,731 |
| 5 Oct 2026 | 39,719 |
Installs
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