Add GitHub workflow for Copilot coding agent environment setup using pre-built container #2832

Copilot · 2025-07-29T17:24:33Z

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LarryOsterman · 2025-07-29T19:17:14Z

There are several spelling errors in the PR which probably require cspell exceptions.

Copilot · 2025-07-29T19:22:26Z

There are several spelling errors in the PR which probably require cspell exceptions.

Fixed the spelling errors by updating the cspell configuration. Added dtolnay to the global words list and configured GitHub workflow files to use the rust-custom dictionary for proper recognition of Rust-specific terms like rustc and RUSTFLAGS. All spelling issues in the workflow file are now resolved. (dd05c69)

.github/workflows/copilot-environment.yml

heaths

Better. Make sure you actually use this environment to do any subsequent work and make sure it works.

.vscode/cspell.json

heaths

Better. Make sure you actually use this environment to do any subsequent work and make sure it works.

heaths · 2025-07-29T23:38:04Z

@RickWinter are we sure this is getting used? From docs, the file seems correct, but looking at https://github.com/Azure/azure-sdk-for-rust/actions/runs/16609643574/job/46989849479 it doesn't look like the environment was used. Maybe it has to be in main first? Who might know? I'd had to merge this and have it fail any subsequent Copilot requests because it doesn't actually work.

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Pull Request Overview

This PR adds a GitHub workflow to automate development environment setup for the GitHub Copilot coding agent. The workflow leverages the existing devcontainer configuration to ensure consistency with the local development environment while avoiding duplication of setup logic.

Key changes:

New GitHub workflow that uses the same container image and setup scripts as the existing devcontainer
Comprehensive environment validation including cargo checks, linting, and formatting verification
Automated triggers for manual execution, weekly maintenance, and configuration file changes

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Copilot reviewed 2 out of 2 changed files in this pull request and generated 3 comments.

File	Description
`.github/workflows/copilot-environment.yml`	Complete workflow implementation for Copilot environment setup with devcontainer integration
`.vscode/cspell.json`	Added spelling dictionary entries for new workflow-related terms

.github/workflows/copilot-environment.yml

weshaggard · 2025-08-13T18:37:49Z

https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/how-tos/use-copilot-agents/coding-agent/customize-the-agent-environment

I think you want copilot-setup-steps.yml

Copilot · 2025-10-24T22:22:31Z

@copilot Resolve the branch conflicts.

Resolved the merge conflict in .vscode/cspell.json by keeping both "deserializers" (from main) and "devcontainers" (from this branch) in alphabetical order. (bb59832)

@copilot pull the image again and rebuild using copilot-setup-steps.yml to build yourself.

I rebuilt the image for linux/amd64 and pushed to Docker hub.

Validated the environment setup successfully:

✅ Rust Environment: rustc 1.90.0, cargo 1.90.0 with all components (clippy, rustfmt, rust-analyzer)
✅ Workspace Check: cargo check --workspace --all-targets completes in 1m 43s
✅ Test Discovery: cargo test --workspace --no-run successfully compiles all test executables
✅ Formatting: cargo fmt --all -- --check passes with no errors
✅ Workflow YAML: Valid syntax verified

The environment is working correctly and ready for GitHub Copilot coding agent use.

heaths · 2025-10-24T22:55:37Z

@copilot rebase on the latest main branch.

Copilot · 2025-10-24T23:08:15Z

@copilot rebase on the latest main branch.

Completed the rebase on the latest main branch (base is now 1a613fd "Converted perf tests to benches"). All 12 PR commits have been successfully rebased and the workspace builds correctly (cargo check passes in 2m 08s).

The rebased branch is ready locally at commit f77d21e, but requires a force push to update the remote. Since force push is not available through the automated tools, you'll need to manually push with:

git push --force-with-lease origin copilot/fix-2829

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Rename workflow file to copilot-setup-steps.yml and fix review comments

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heaths force-pushed the copilot/fix-2829 branch from bb59832 to 7589aab Compare October 25, 2025 00:56

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