Add GitHub Copilot Coding Agent setup configuration to resolve firewall blocking issues #160
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This PR resolves firewall blocking issues that prevent GitHub Copilot Coding Agent from accessing external URLs like
esm.ubuntu.com
during CI operations.Problem
The Copilot agent was encountering firewall blocks when trying to access:
esm.ubuntu.com
)This resulted in setup failures and warnings about blocked network access.
Solution
Added comprehensive configuration to pre-install dependencies and document required allowlist entries:
1. Setup Steps Configuration (
.github/copilot/setup-steps.yml
)2. Comprehensive Allowlist Documentation (
.github/copilot/ALLOWLIST.md
)Documents all URLs/hosts that should be added to the Copilot agent's firewall allowlist:
3. Documentation Update
Added development section to README explaining the Copilot agent configuration and its purpose.
Benefits
All changes are minimal and focused specifically on resolving the firewall access issues without affecting the existing codebase or CI workflows.
Fixes #159.
💡 You can make Copilot smarter by setting up custom instructions, customizing its development environment and configuring Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. Learn more Copilot coding agent tips in the docs.