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+# Devcontainer Features Repository
+
+This repository contains a collection of devcontainer features that enhance development environments. It provides Git utilities, hooks, version management, and other development tools that can be installed individually or as a complete development setup.
+
+**Always reference these instructions first and fallback to search or bash commands only when you encounter unexpected information that does not match the info here.**
+
+## Quick Reference for Copilot Agents
+
+**CRITICAL**: This repository has specific setup requirements and known issues. Follow the bootstrap commands exactly to avoid common problems.
+
+**NEVER CANCEL** any npm or installation commands - they complete quickly but require proper timeouts.
+
+## Essential Setup Commands (Run These First)
+
+```bash
+# 1. Bootstrap the repository (4 seconds total)
+npm install                                    # 3 seconds - installs dependencies
+npm install prettier-plugin-sh               # 1 second - required for linting
+
+# 2. Fix known symlink issues (5 seconds)
+find src/common-utils/ -type f -name "_*.sh" -exec chmod +x {} \;
+find src/common-utils/ -type f -name "_*.sh" | while read file; do 
+  ln -sf $file src/common-utils/$(basename $file | sed 's/^_//;s/.sh$//'); 
+done
+
+# 3. Workaround for install script typo (1 second)
+ln -sf src/common-utils/_zz_log.sh src/common-utils/_zz_logs.sh
+```
+
+**Set timeouts to 5+ minutes for ALL commands to prevent premature cancellation.**
+
+## Core Development Commands
+
+| Command | Purpose | Duration | Notes |
+|---------|---------|----------|-------|
+| `npm run lint` | Lint staged files | 1-2s (empty), 15s (with files) | Uses lint-staged, only lints staged files |
+| `npm test` | Run tests | <1s | Currently only shows warning - no tests exist |
+| `./install.sh -s` | Install stubs only | 10-15s | Creates `.devcontainer/` and `.vscode/` configs |
+| `./install.sh -a` | Install all features | 15-20s | Full feature installation |
+| `./install.sh gitutils` | Install specific feature | 5-10s | Install individual feature by name |
+| `npx tomgrv/devcontainer-features -h` | NPX installation | 2s (cached) | Alternative installation method |
+
+**Validation Commands:**
+```bash
+# Quick feature test
+mkdir /tmp/test-features && cd /tmp/test-features
+git init
+/path/to/devcontainer-features/install.sh -s
+ls -la .devcontainer/ .vscode/  # Verify files created
+```
+
+## Repository Architecture
+
+### 7 Devcontainer Features (`src/` directory)
+
+| Feature | Purpose | Key Files |
+|---------|---------|-----------|
+| **gitutils** | Git aliases and workflow automation | Aliases for common git operations |
+| **githooks** | Development environment setup | commitlint, prettier, lint-staged, husky |
+| **gitversion** | Semantic versioning | GitVersion tool for automated versioning |
+| **act** | Local GitHub Actions | Nektos/act for running actions locally |
+| **pecl** | PHP Extensions | PECL installer for PHP development |
+| **larasets** | Laravel tools | Laravel-specific development utilities |
+| **common-utils** | Shared utilities | Scripts used by other features |
+
+### Key Configuration Files
+
+- `package.json` - Main configuration with npm scripts, dependencies, prettier, commitlint
+- `install.sh` - Installation script (**has typo bug** - see workaround above)
+- `.github/workflows/` - CI/CD: `validate.yml`, `release.yaml`
+- `stubs/` - Template files for `.devcontainer/` and `.vscode/` configs
+
+## Critical Issues & Workarounds
+
+### 🐛 Install Script Typo (Line 9)
+**Problem**: Script references `_zz_logs.sh` but file is `_zz_log.sh`  
+**Fix**: `ln -sf src/common-utils/_zz_log.sh src/common-utils/_zz_logs.sh`
+
+### 📦 Missing Prettier Plugin  
+**Problem**: Linting fails without `prettier-plugin-sh`  
+**Fix**: `npm install prettier-plugin-sh` (included in setup commands above)
+
+### 🔗 Broken Symlinks in common-utils
+**Problem**: Shell scripts not executable and symlinks missing  
+**Fix**: Run the chmod and symlink commands from setup section above
+
+### 🐳 Container vs Local Behavior
+- Features designed for **devcontainer environments**
+- Local installation shows "No writeable directory found" - **this is normal**
+- Some features require Docker/specific dependencies not available locally
+
+## Common Workflows for Copilot Agents
+
+### 🚀 First-time Repository Setup
+```bash
+# Run this exactly - all commands are required
+cd /home/runner/work/devcontainer-features/devcontainer-features
+npm install
+npm install prettier-plugin-sh
+find src/common-utils/ -type f -name "_*.sh" -exec chmod +x {} \;
+find src/common-utils/ -type f -name "_*.sh" | while read file; do 
+  ln -sf $file src/common-utils/$(basename $file | sed 's/^_//;s/.sh$//'); 
+done
+ln -sf src/common-utils/_zz_log.sh src/common-utils/_zz_logs.sh
+```
+
+### 🧪 Testing Changes
+```bash
+# 1. Create test environment
+mkdir /tmp/feature-test && cd /tmp/feature-test
+git init
+
+# 2. Test installation
+/home/runner/work/devcontainer-features/devcontainer-features/install.sh -s
+
+# 3. Verify results
+ls -la .devcontainer/ .vscode/
+cat .devcontainer/devcontainer.json  # Should contain features array
+```
+
+### ✅ Pre-commit Validation
+```bash
+git add .                # Stage your changes
+npm run lint            # Lint staged files (1-15 seconds)
+# Fix any linting issues, then commit
+```
+
+### 📦 NPX Alternative Testing
+```bash
+# Test the NPX installation method
+mkdir /tmp/npx-test && cd /tmp/npx-test
+git init
+npx tomgrv/devcontainer-features -s
+# Should create same files as local installation
+```
+
+## Performance Expectations
+
+⚡ **Timing Reference** (all validated):
+
+| Operation | Expected Duration | Timeout Setting |
+|-----------|------------------|-----------------|
+| `npm install` | 3 seconds | 5+ minutes |
+| `npm install prettier-plugin-sh` | 1 second | 2+ minutes |
+| `npm run lint` (no files) | 1-2 seconds | 2+ minutes |
+| `npm run lint` (with files) | up to 15 seconds | 2+ minutes |
+| `./install.sh -s` | 10-15 seconds | 2+ minutes |
+| `./install.sh -a` | 15-20 seconds | 3+ minutes |
+| `./install.sh <feature>` | 5-10 seconds | 2+ minutes |
+| `npx tomgrv/devcontainer-features` | 2 seconds (cached) | 2+ minutes |
+
+⚠️ **CRITICAL**: Always set generous timeouts. Commands complete quickly but need buffer for system variations.
+
+## Troubleshooting Guide
+
+**❌ "No staged files found"** → Normal when running `npm run lint` with no staged changes  
+**❌ "No writeable directory found"** → Normal for local installation, features designed for containers  
+**❌ "_zz_logs.sh: No such file"** → Run the typo workaround: `ln -sf src/common-utils/_zz_log.sh src/common-utils/_zz_logs.sh`  
+**❌ "prettier-plugin-sh not found"** → Run: `npm install prettier-plugin-sh`  
+**❌ "Permission denied" on scripts** → Run: `find src/common-utils/ -type f -name "_*.sh" -exec chmod +x {} \;`