Small updates for clarity and new functionality

[GeekTrainer]

This pull request updates documentation to improve clarity, consistency, and accuracy around Copilot features, MCP servers, and workshop setup. The most important changes include refining instructions for setting up the lab, updating references to MCP server registries, and clarifying how Copilot custom instructions work.

Workshop setup and prerequisites:

• Improved instructions for setting up the lab repository and codespace by updating links to use reference-style markdown and removing redundant information, making the setup process clearer for participants. [1] [2] [3]
• Enhanced the README.md to clearly indicate where to begin the workshop, improving onboarding for new users.

MCP server documentation:

• Updated references from Anthropic MCP servers to GitHub's MCP registry throughout the documentation, ensuring users are directed to the most current and relevant resources. [1] [2] [3]

Copilot custom instructions:

• Clarified the distinction between repository-wide and path-specific Copilot instructions, and updated terminology to improve understanding of how these files guide Copilot's behavior. Added notes about preview features and Copilot coding agent usage. [1] [2] [3]

General documentation improvements:

• Added explanations and improved guidance about providing detailed instructions to Copilot, emphasizing the benefits of explicit guidance for better code generation.
• Fixed minor formatting and link issues in resource sections for consistency.

[Copilot]

Pull Request Overview

This PR updates documentation files to improve clarity and consistency across the workshop materials. The changes focus on fixing formatting issues, improving language clarity, and updating resource links.

Key changes include:

• Fixed markdown formatting issues in resource links
• Clarified language around repository-level vs global instructions
• Updated resource references to point to more current locations

Reviewed Changes

Copilot reviewed 6 out of 6 changed files in this pull request and generated 2 comments.

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File	Description
docs/4-copilot-agent-mode-vscode.md	Fixed broken markdown link formatting in resources section
docs/3-custom-instructions.md	Clarified terminology around repository vs global instructions and added context about preview features
docs/2-mcp.md	Updated resource links to point to GitHub MCP registry instead of Anthropic servers
docs/1-copilot-coding-agent.md	Added explanatory text about the benefits of detailed guidance for Copilot
docs/0-prereqs.md	Converted inline links to reference links and removed redundant important note
README.md	Enhanced formatting and clarity of the workshop start instructions

[peckjon]

L(95%)GTM, minor changes optional

[peckjon]

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