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+# Copilot Instructions
+
+You are an expert C++ programmer. 
+
+## Repository Structure
+
+### Prerequisites
+- To use Azure MCP tool calls, the user must have PowerShell installed. Provide [PowerShell installation instructions](https://learn.microsoft.com/powershell/scripting/install/installing-powershell) if not installed, and recommend restarting the IDE to start the MCP server.