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+# GitHub Copilot Instructions for dotnet/docker-tools
+
+This repository contains common tools for .NET Docker repositories, with the primary tool being **ImageBuilder** - a specialized .NET application for building, testing, and publishing Docker images across multiple platforms and architectures.
+
+## Repository Structure
+
+- **`src/`** - Contains the ImageBuilder tool and its components
+  - `ImageBuilder/` - Main tool source code (C# .NET)
+  - `ImageBuilder.Models/` - Data models and manifest schema
+  - `ImageBuilder.Tests/` - Unit tests
+  - `Dockerfile.linux` and `Dockerfile.windows` - ImageBuilder container images
+- **`eng/docker-tools/`** - Shared infrastructure synchronized across all .NET Docker repositories
+  - **`DEV-GUIDE.md`** - **CRITICAL**: Comprehensive developer guide for using the docker-tools infrastructure (see Developer Guide section below)
+  - PowerShell scripts for local development (`build.ps1`, `Invoke-ImageBuilder.ps1`)
+  - Azure Pipelines templates for CI/CD
+- **`documentation/`** - User-facing documentation
+  - `manifest-file.md` - Manifest schema documentation
+  - `base-image-dependency-flow.md` - Base image update automation
+
+## Developer Guide Maintenance
+
+**IMPORTANT**: The `eng/docker-tools/DEV-GUIDE.md` file is the authoritative guide for developers using this infrastructure. When making changes to the docker-tools infrastructure:
+
+1. **Always update DEV-GUIDE.md** when you modify:
+   - PowerShell scripts in `eng/docker-tools/`
+   - Azure Pipeline templates
+   - ImageBuilder commands or parameters
+   - Build/test/publish workflows
+   - Any infrastructure behavior or conventions
+
+2. **Keep examples current**: The DEV-GUIDE.md contains practical examples and workflows - ensure they remain accurate and functional.
+
+3. **Document breaking changes**: If changes affect consuming repositories (dotnet-docker, dotnet-buildtools-prereqs-docker, dotnet-framework-docker), clearly document migration steps.
+
+## Code Review Guidelines
+
+When making changes to this repository, always consider which documentation needs to be updated alongside your code changes. Common patterns:
+
+### Changes to Shared Pipeline Templates
+
+When modifying files in `eng/docker-tools/` (PowerShell scripts, Azure Pipeline templates, workflow changes):
+- **Update `eng/docker-tools/DEV-GUIDE.md`** with any new commands, changed parameters, or updated workflows
+- Ensure examples in DEV-GUIDE.md remain accurate and functional
+- Document any breaking changes that affect consuming repositories
+
+### Changes to Repository Build Scripts
+
+When modifying `build.sh`, `build.cmd`, or the build process:
+- **Update `README.md` section "Building locally"** to reflect new build commands or options
+- Keep instructions accurate for both Windows and Linux/Mac users
+- Document any new prerequisites or environment requirements
+
+### Changes to ImageBuilder
+
+When modifying ImageBuilder source code (`src/ImageBuilder/`), build scripts, or processes:
+- **Update `src/README.md`** to reflect changes in:
+  - How to build the ImageBuilder container image
+  - New commands or command options
+  - Changed build processes or requirements
+- Update `documentation/manifest-file.md` if manifest schema changes
+- Ensure code examples and usage patterns remain current
+
+### General Documentation Updates
+
+Always ask yourself:
+- Does this change affect how developers use the tool?
+- Does this change affect the build or test process?
+- Does this change require updates to examples or workflows in documentation?
+- Are there breaking changes that need to be communicated?
+
+If the answer to any of these is "yes", update the relevant documentation as part of your PR.
+
+## Building and Testing
+
+### Build the entire repository
+```bash
+# Linux/Mac
+./build.sh
+
+# Windows
+build.cmd
+```
+
+This runs: restore → build → test → pack
+
+### Build ImageBuilder container image
+```powershell
+# From src/ directory
+./build.ps1
+
+# Or from root directory
+pwsh -f ./src/build.ps1
+```
+
+### Run tests
+```bash
+# From root - runs restore, build, test, and pack
+./build.sh --test
+```
+
+```powershell
+# From src/ - runs ImageBuilder tests specifically
+./run-tests.ps1
+```
+
+## ImageBuilder Architecture
+
+ImageBuilder is a CLI tool that orchestrates Docker image builds using manifest files (`manifest.json`). Key concepts:
+
+- **Manifest schema**: Defined in `src/ImageBuilder/Models/Manifest/Manifest.cs`
+- **Image info files**: Track build metadata (`ImageArtifactDetails` class)
+- **Multi-platform support**: Handles Linux (Alpine, Ubuntu, Azure Linux) and Windows (Server Core, Nano Server)
+- **Multi-architecture**: Supports amd64, arm64, arm32
+- **Dependency graphs**: Builds images in correct order based on base image dependencies
+
+## Infrastructure Synchronization
+
+**Critical**: Files in `eng/docker-tools/` are synchronized across repositories by automation. Changes made directly in consuming repositories will be overwritten.
+
+- **To modify infrastructure**: Submit changes to this repository (dotnet/docker-tools)
+- **Consuming repos**: dotnet-docker, dotnet-buildtools-prereqs-docker, dotnet-framework-docker
+- **Sync frequency**: Updates are pushed automatically when merged to main
+
+## Common Workflows
+
+### Local Development
+```powershell
+# Build specific images locally
+./eng/docker-tools/build.ps1 -OS "alpine" -Architecture "arm64"
+
+# Run ImageBuilder directly
+./eng/docker-tools/Invoke-ImageBuilder.ps1 "build --help"
+```
+
+### CI/CD Pipeline
+- **Public PRs**: Build and test in dry-run mode (no registry pushes)
+- **Official builds**: Build → Test → Publish to Microsoft Artifact Registry (MAR)
+- **Matrix generation**: `generateBuildMatrix` command creates parallel build jobs
+- **Stages control**: Use `stages` variable to run specific pipeline stages
+
+## Key Files to Keep in Sync
+
+When updating functionality, these files often need coordinated changes:
+
+1. **ImageBuilder source code** (`src/ImageBuilder/`)
+2. **Pipeline templates** (`eng/docker-tools/templates/`)
+3. **PowerShell scripts** (`eng/docker-tools/*.ps1`)
+4. **DEV-GUIDE.md** - Document changes here!
+5. **Manifest schema docs** (`documentation/manifest-file.md`)
+
+## Additional Context
+
+- **.NET SDK Version**: Defined in `global.json`
+- **Arcade SDK**: Uses Microsoft.DotNet.Arcade.Sdk for build infrastructure
+- **Testing**: xUnit for unit tests
+- **Container registry**: Uses Azure Container Registry (ACR) for staging
+- **Final publishing**: Microsoft Artifact Registry (MAR) and Docker Hub
+
+## Remember
+
+- Keep DEV-GUIDE.md updated with infrastructure changes
+- Maintain backward compatibility when possible for consuming repositories
+- Test changes locally before submitting PRs
+- Follow existing code patterns and conventions
+- All warnings are treated as errors - fix them