Welcome to the CheckMark Copilot Extension documentation hub! Everything you need to know, organized and ready to help. 🚀
| Document | Description | When to Use |
|---|---|---|
| Installation Guide | Get up and running fast | First time setup |
| Chat Modes Reference | All available modes and how to use them | Daily usage reference |
| FAQ | Common questions and answers | When you're confused |
- Installation & Setup - Complete installation and configuration guide
- Chat Modes Reference - Detailed guide to all chat modes
- Using Copilot - How to get the most out of the extension
- Troubleshooting - Solutions for common issues
- FAQ - Frequently asked questions
- Architecture Overview - System design and component structure
- Development Setup - For contributors and advanced users
- GitHub Actions Workflow - CI/CD pipeline documentation
- Workflow Scenarios - Complete documentation of GitHub Actions workflows
| Mode | Emoji | Purpose | Documentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doc Doctor | 🩺 | Documentation generation and review | Chat Modes |
| Instruction Whisperer | 🌬️ | Repo guidelines and standards | Chat Modes |
| Refactor Genie | 🧞 | Code cleanup and optimization | Chat Modes |
| CI/CD Wizard | 🪄 | Pipeline automation | Chat Modes |
| Security Sentinel | 🛡️ | Security review and validation | Chat Modes |
| Test Alchemist | 🧪 | Test generation and strategy | Chat Modes |
| UX Craftsperson | 🎨 | UI/UX improvements | Chat Modes |
| Data Whisperer | 📊 | Data analysis and visualization | Chat Modes |
| Performance Optimizer | 🚀 | Performance analysis and tuning | Chat Modes |
- Development Setup - Complete dev environment setup
- Architecture Overview - System design and patterns
- Security Principles - Security guidelines
- Design Principles - Architecture and development patterns
- Contributing Guide - How to contribute (when open)
- GitHub Actions - CI/CD pipeline management
- Release Process - How releases are managed
- Security Policy - Security reporting and response
- Security Policy - How to report security issues
- Security Principles - Development security guidelines
- Design Principles - Architecture and development patterns
- Input Validation - How security validation works
- Privacy Considerations - What data is processed and how
- GitHub Copilot Privacy - Underlying service privacy policy
| Role | Recommended Reading | Key Features |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Chat Modes, FAQ | All chat modes, troubleshooting |
| Tech Lead | Architecture, Security | System design, security model |
| DevOps Engineer | CI/CD Workflow | Automation and pipelines |
| Security Engineer | Security Principles, Design Principles | Security validation and architectural patterns |
| Project Type | Recommended Modes | Documentation |
|---|---|---|
| Web Apps | Doc Doctor, Refactor Genie, Security Sentinel | Chat Modes |
| APIs | The Logfather, Security Sentinel, Test Alchemist | Chat Modes |
| Open Source | Doc Doctor, Instruction Whisperer, CI/CD Wizard | Chat Modes |
| Enterprise | Security Sentinel, Instruction Whisperer, Performance Optimizer | Architecture |
| Issue | Quick Fix | Full Documentation |
|---|---|---|
| Extension not loading | Restart VS Code | Troubleshooting |
| Chat modes not working | Check Copilot status | Troubleshooting |
| Performance issues | Reduce context size | Troubleshooting |
| Security errors | Review input patterns | Troubleshooting |
- General Issues: GitHub Issues
- Security Issues:
human@checkmarkdevtools.dev - Discussions: GitHub Discussions
Current Stage: 💙 Implementation
- 🟣 Planning - Architecture design, documentation foundation, core decisions
- 🔵 Implementation - Core extension development, basic chat modes
- 🩷 Testing - Quality assurance, security validation, user testing
- 🟡 Beta - Public testing, feedback incorporation, stability improvements
- 🟢 Stable - Production ready, full feature set, ongoing maintenance
- Video Tutorials - Visual guides for common tasks
- API Documentation - For extension development
- Integration Guides - Team workflow examples
- Advanced Configuration - Power user features
- Cookbook - Recipe-style examples
- User Stories - Real-world usage examples
- Best Practices - Community-contributed tips
- Use Case Gallery - Showcase of creative applications
- Clear and concise - No unnecessary complexity
- Inclusive and welcoming - Everyone should feel welcome
- Fun but professional - Personality without sacrificing clarity
- Security-conscious - Always consider security implications
- Start with context - Why does this matter?
- Provide examples - Show, don't just tell
- Include troubleshooting - What could go wrong?
- Link to related topics - Help users find what they need
- Weekly - Review and update FAQ
- Monthly - Update feature documentation
- Per Release - Update architecture and API docs
- As Needed - Security and troubleshooting updates
Found outdated information or missing documentation? Please:
- Open an issue describing what's wrong or missing
- Suggest improvements via GitHub Discussions
- Share your experience to help improve docs
New User? Start with Installation → Chat Modes → FAQ
Returning User? Jump to Chat Modes Reference or Troubleshooting
Developer? Check out Architecture and Development Setup
Security-focused? Review Security Principles, Design Principles, and Security Policy
🦄 This documentation is a living resource - it grows and improves with the project and community! 📖✨
Generated by GitHub Copilot Chat directed by Ashley Childress on Sun Jul 20 23:39:06 EDT 2025.