dotnet · jeffhandley · Feb 20, 2026 · Feb 20, 2026 · Feb 20, 2026 · Mar 3, 2026
diff --git a/.github/copilot-instructions.md b/.github/copilot-instructions.md
@@ -81,6 +81,12 @@ git push origin [branch-name]
 - `release-notes/releases-index.json` - Master index of all .NET releases
 - `CONTRIBUTING.md` - Links to actual contribution guidelines in dotnet/runtime
 
+### Copilot Skills
+
+This repository defines Copilot skills in `/.github/skills/`. Before performing any task, check if a matching skill exists and follow its process. Current skills:
+
+- `release-notes` - Generate .NET release notes for a preview or RC release (supports team-specific context)
+
 ## Common Tasks
 
 ### Adding New Release Notes

diff --git a/.github/skills/libraries-release-notes/SKILL.md b/.github/skills/libraries-release-notes/SKILL.md
diff --git a/.github/skills/libraries-release-notes/references/author-1-entries.md b/.github/skills/libraries-release-notes/references/author-1-entries.md
diff --git a/.github/skills/libraries-release-notes/references/author-2-format.md b/.github/skills/libraries-release-notes/references/author-2-format.md
diff --git a/.github/skills/libraries-release-notes/references/author-3-editorial.md b/.github/skills/libraries-release-notes/references/author-3-editorial.md
diff --git a/.github/skills/libraries-release-notes/references/data-1-apidiff-review.md b/.github/skills/libraries-release-notes/references/data-1-apidiff-review.md
diff --git a/.github/skills/libraries-release-notes/references/data-2-collect-prs.md b/.github/skills/libraries-release-notes/references/data-2-collect-prs.md