BetterPrompt

Intelligent prompt enhancement for GitHub Copilot Chat.

Type @betterprompt followed by a simple request, and it transforms into a detailed, actionable prompt with context from your workspace.

How It Works

1. You type a simple prompt → @betterprompt make a login page

2. Context is gathered → Detects your current file, tech stack, selected code, and project structure.

3. Copilot enhances → Uses your GitHub Copilot subscription to rewrite the prompt with relevant details.

4. You get the result → A detailed prompt ready to use, or sent directly to Copilot in auto mode.

@betterprompt make a login page

→ Create a login page with:
  - Email and password fields with validation
  - Form submission to /api/auth/login
  - Loading state during authentication
  - Error handling for invalid credentials
  - Redirect on success
  - Responsive design

Context Detection

BetterPrompt automatically detects context from your workspace:

Basic (always available)

• Current file path and language
• Tech stack (React, Next.js, Express, Django, etc.)
• Selected code in your editor
• Diagnostic errors from TypeScript/ESLint

Structural (always available)

• Project structure (src/, tests/, components/)
• File type distribution
• Project style (monorepo, webapp, API, library)

Semantic (opt-in)

• Function signatures and exports
• Class structures
• Import/export patterns

This context is included when enhancing your prompt, so Copilot knows what you're working with.

Usage

Review mode (default) - Shows the enhanced prompt before sending:

@betterprompt make an API endpoint

Auto mode - Enhances and sends directly to Copilot:

@betterprompt /auto make an API endpoint

Settings

Requirements

• VS Code 1.85+
• GitHub Copilot subscription
• GitHub Copilot Chat extension