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+# GitHub Copilot Instructions for k.LAB Repository
+
+## File Link Provision Guidelines
+
+When providing file references or links in responses:
+
+1. **Do not guess the file path** - If you're uncertain about the exact location of a file, do not provide a guessed or assumed path.
+
+2. **Provide information separately** - Instead of guessing, provide:
+   - The file name (e.g., `Jenkinsfile`, `pom.xml`)
+   - The repository structure or directory context separately
+
+3. **Use searchable syntax** - When referencing files, use the `repo:user/repo` syntax to enable easy searching:
+   - Example: `repo:integratedmodelling/klab filename.java`
+   - This allows users to search for the file themselves without following potentially incorrect paths
+
+## Example
+
+❌ **Incorrect**: "You can find this in `/some/assumed/path/to/file.java`"
+
+✅ **Correct**: "You can find this file named `file.java` in the repository. Use `repo:integratedmodelling/klab file.java` to search for it."
+
+✅ **Also Correct**: "The file `file.java` is located in the klab.engine module. The repository structure follows a Maven multi-module layout."
+
+## Rationale
+
+This guideline ensures that:
+- Users are not misled by incorrect or outdated path information
+- Users can reliably locate files using GitHub's search functionality
+- The repository structure remains flexible for reorganization without breaking documentation