Skip to content

CONTRIBUTING.md

Latest commit

 

History

History
231 lines (157 loc) · 6.86 KB

CONTRIBUTING.md

File metadata and controls

231 lines (157 loc) · 6.86 KB

Contributing to Awesome Microsoft Copilot Prompts

Thank you for your interest in contributing to our collection of Microsoft Copilot prompts! This guide will help you submit high-quality prompts that benefit the entire community.

📋 Table of Contents

🎯 Quality Standards

We only accept prompts that meet the following criteria:

Must Have

  1. Production-Tested - The prompt must have been used in real work scenarios, not just theoretically designed
  2. Copilot-Specific - Must work specifically with Microsoft Copilot (not generic AI prompts)
  3. Business Value - Solves a real business problem or significantly improves productivity
  4. Clear Use Case - Includes specific scenarios where the prompt is useful
  5. Target Audience - Defines who would benefit from this prompt

Nice to Have

  • Multiple variations for different contexts
  • Tips for customization
  • Known limitations documented
  • Examples of expected output

Not Accepted

  • Generic prompts that work the same on any AI (ChatGPT, Claude, etc.)
  • Prompts for personal/non-work use
  • Prompts that could violate enterprise policies
  • Prompts that attempt to bypass safety features
  • Prompts with placeholder-only content (no actual substance)

📝 Prompt Format Requirements

All prompts must follow this exact structure:

### [Prompt Number]. [Prompt Name]

**Use Case:** [Specific scenario where this prompt is useful]

**Target Personas:** [Job roles that would benefit, comma-separated]

**Tags:** `tag1`, `tag2`, `tag3`

**Prompt:**

\```
[The actual prompt text goes here]
\```

---

Example

### 1. Weekly Status Synthesis

**Use Case:** Synthesize a week of scattered communications into a coherent status report

**Target Personas:** Project Manager, Program Manager, Delivery Manager

**Tags:** `Microsoft Copilot`, `Microsoft 365`, `Status Report`, `Project Management`

**Prompt:**

\```
Review all my emails, Teams messages, and meeting notes from the past week related to [Project Name]. Provide:

1. Progress highlights — what got done
2. Key issues raised — with who raised them
3. Decisions made or pending
4. Risks or concerns mentioned
5. Client/stakeholder feedback
6. Actions assigned and their status

Format as a draft status report. Flag areas where information seems incomplete or conflicting.
\```

---

🚀 How to Submit

Option 1: Pull Request (Preferred)

  1. Fork this repository
  2. Create a branch for your contribution: git checkout -b add-prompt-name
  3. Add your prompt to the appropriate category file in /prompts/
  4. Follow the format exactly as specified above
  5. Test your prompt in Microsoft 365 Copilot before submitting
  6. Submit a Pull Request with:
    • Clear title: "Add: [Prompt Name] to [Category]"
    • Description of what the prompt does
    • Confirmation that you've tested it in production

Option 2: Issue Submission

If you're not comfortable with pull requests:

  1. Open a new Issue
  2. Use the title format: "[Prompt Submission] Your Prompt Name"
  3. Include all required fields from the format above
  4. Describe your testing and use case

🔍 Review Process

All submissions go through the following review:

  1. Format Check - Does it follow the required structure?
  2. Quality Review - Does it meet our quality standards?
  3. Technical Review - Does it work correctly with Microsoft Copilot?
  4. Category Fit - Is it in the right collection?
  5. Duplicate Check - Is there already a similar prompt?

Timeline

  • Initial response: Within 7 days
  • Full review: Within 14 days
  • Revisions may be requested

Review Feedback

We may ask you to:

  • Clarify the use case
  • Add more specific target personas
  • Adjust the prompt for better Copilot compatibility
  • Move to a different category
  • Combine with an existing similar prompt

🏷️ Categories and Tags

Available Categories

Category Description Location
Power Users Advanced cross-app prompts /prompts/power-users/
Outlook Automation Email-specific prompts /prompts/outlook/
Enterprise Standalone Works without M365 integration /prompts/enterprise/
Quick Start Universal beginner prompts /prompts/quick-start/
Role-Specific Job function prompts /prompts/role-specific/

Required Tags

Every prompt must include these tag types:

  • Platform tag: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365
  • App tag (if applicable): Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams
  • Category tag: Productivity, Analysis, Communication, etc.
  • Audience tag: Executive, Manager, Individual Contributor, etc.

Common Tags

Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Productivity, Office, Work Users,
Outlook, Email Management, Meeting Prep, Status Report, Analysis,
Executive, Manager, Project Manager, Team Lead, Individual Contributor,
Enterprise, Governance, Guardrails, Safety

📜 Code of Conduct

Be Respectful

  • Provide constructive feedback on others' submissions
  • Welcome newcomers and help them improve their contributions
  • Respect different work cultures and industries

Be Professional

  • All prompts should be appropriate for enterprise use
  • No prompts that could be used for harmful purposes
  • No discriminatory or offensive content

Be Honest

  • Only submit prompts you've actually tested
  • Acknowledge if a prompt has limitations
  • Don't claim others' work as your own

Be Collaborative

  • Build on existing prompts rather than duplicating
  • Share improvements to existing prompts
  • Help document edge cases and limitations

🆘 Questions?

Before Submitting

  • Is my prompt Copilot-specific? If it works the same on ChatGPT without modification, it's probably too generic.
  • Have I tested it? We require real-world testing, not theoretical prompts.
  • Does it add value? Compare to existing prompts in the same category.

Getting Help

  • Open an Issue with the label "question"
  • Tag maintainers in your PR if stuck
  • Check existing issues for similar questions

Contact

🎉 Recognition

Contributors who submit accepted prompts will be:

  • Listed in the Contributors section of the README
  • Credited in the prompt itself (if desired)
  • Featured in our monthly contributor highlights

Thank you for helping make Microsoft Copilot more useful for everyone!

Made with ❤️ by NerdyChefs.ai