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This pull request introduces concise, area-specific contributor guides for the PowerToys repository. Each major code area now has its own instructions file, clarifying scope, coding guidelines, and acceptance criteria. This helps ensure consistency, reduces onboarding friction, and sets clear expectations for contributors. Reference doc: https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/how-tos/configure-custom-instructions/add-repository-instructions New contributor guides added: **General/Top-level guidance** - Added `.github/copilot-instructions.md` as a concise, top-level guide for AI-driven changes, including a repo map, build/test workflow, PR expectations, and quick reference checklists. **Area-specific instructions** - Added `src/common/common.instructions.md` for shared libraries, covering ABI stability, logging, performance, and dependency policies. - Added `src/runner/runner.instructions.md` for the Runner/tray host, detailing module management, IPC contract alignment, startup performance, and elevation/update logic. - Added `src/settings-ui/settings-ui.instructions.md` for the Settings UI, with guidance on schema changes, IPC contract sync, UI responsiveness, and style reuse.