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Mode Manager MCP: Server for managing VS Code .chatmode.md and .instructions.md files (GitHub Copilot prompts)

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GitHub Copilot Memory Tool

GitHub Copilot Memory Tool

Finally, Copilot that actually remembers you.

Perfect timing for 2025: VS Code now loads instructions with every message. This tool gives Copilot persistent memory across all your conversations.

License: MIT Python 3.8+

Why This Matters Now

2025 Game Changer: VS Code's new behavior loads custom instructions with every chat request (not just session start). This means:

  • Your memories are ALWAYS active in every conversation
  • No more repeating context when you start new chats
  • Copilot truly knows you across sessions, topics, and projects
  • Perfect timing - built for the new instruction loading behavior

See It In Action

Before this tool:

"Hey Copilot, write me a Python function..."
Copilot: Gives generic Python code

After using remember:

You: "Remember I'm a senior data architect at Oatly, prefer type hints, and use Black formatting"
Next conversation: "Write me a Python function..."
Copilot: Generates perfectly styled code with type hints, following your exact preferences

Dead Simple to Use

One command does everything:

Ask Copilot: "Remember that I prefer detailed docstrings and use pytest for testing"

That's it. Copilot now knows this forever, across all future conversations.

What You Can Remember:

  • Work context - Your role, company, current projects
  • Coding preferences - Languages, frameworks, style guides
  • Project details - Architecture decisions, naming conventions
  • Personal workflow - How you like to work, debug, test

How It Works Behind the Scenes

  1. Auto-setup - Creates memory.instructions.md in your VS Code prompts directory on first use
  2. Smart storage - Each memory gets timestamped and organized
  3. Always loaded - VS Code's 2025 behavior means your memories are included in every chat request
  4. Cross-session persistence - Your memories survive VS Code restarts and new conversations

Bonus Features

Beyond memory, this tool also manages your VS Code prompt ecosystem:

  • Curated library - 20+ professional chatmodes and instructions
  • File management - Create, edit, and organize .chatmode.md and .instructions.md files
  • Stay updated - Update files from source while keeping your customizations

Get It Running (2 Minutes)

1. Install from PyPI

pip install mode-manager-mcp

2. Add to VS Code

Add this to your VS Code MCP settings (mcp.json):

{
  "servers": {
    "mode-manager": {
      "command": "mode-manager-mcp"
    }
  }
}

That's it! Start chatting with Copilot and use: "Remember that..."

Perfect Timing for 2025

This tool is built specifically for VS Code's new behavior where custom instructions load with every chat message. This makes persistent memory incredibly powerful - your memories are always active, no matter what topic you're discussing.


Ready to have Copilot that actually remembers you? Get started now!

Contributing

Want to help improve this tool? Check out CONTRIBUTING.md for development setup and guidelines.

License

MIT License - see LICENSE for details.

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