Mode Manager FAQs

Question 1

What is Mode Manager?

Accepted Answer

Mode Manager is a tool for VS Code's GitHub Copilot that provides persistent memory, enabling Copilot to remember your preferences, work context, and coding style across all conversations and sessions, ensuring a truly personalized AI experience.

Question 2

Is Mode Manager difficult to set up or use?

Accepted Answer

No, it's designed for simplicity. After a quick installation via PyPI and a minor VS Code setting update, you can simply tell Copilot to 'Remember that...' directly in your chat, and Mode Manager handles the persistent storage automatically.

Question 3

What types of information can I teach GitHub Copilot to remember?

Accepted Answer

You can teach Copilot your role, company, specific project details, preferred coding languages, style guides (like Black formatting), debugging methods, testing frameworks (like pytest), and any other personal workflow preferences.

Question 4

How does Mode Manager ensure Copilot remembers context persistently?

Accepted Answer

It leverages VS Code's new per-message instruction loading behavior, meaning your custom memories are always active and included with every chat request. This eliminates the need to repeat context and ensures Copilot consistently understands your unique needs.

Question 5

Does Mode Manager offer features beyond persistent memory?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it also helps manage your VS Code prompt ecosystem. This includes organizing custom instruction files, providing access to a curated library of 20+ professional chatmodes and instructions, and enabling updates while preserving your custom edits.

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