diff --git a/.github/copilot-instructions.md b/.github/copilot-instructions.md
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--- a/.github/copilot-instructions.md
+++ b/.github/copilot-instructions.md
@@ -192,6 +192,18 @@ When facing issues, direct users to:
 - [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/Azure/azure-sdk-for-java/issues/new/choose)
 - [Stack Overflow with azure-java-sdk tag](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged/azure-java-sdk)
 
+## Local SDK Generation and Package Lifecycle (TypeSpec)
+
+### AUTHORITATIVE REFERENCE
+For all TypeSpec-based SDK workflows (generation, building, validation, testing, versioning, and release preparation), follow #file:../eng/common/instructions/azsdk-tools/local-sdk-workflow.instructions.md
+
+### DEFAULT BEHAVIORS
+- **Repository:** Use the current workspace as the local SDK repository unless the user specifies a different path.
+- **Configuration:** Identify `tsp-location.yaml` from files open in the editor. If unclear, ask the user.
+
+### REQUIRED CONFIRMATIONS
+Ask the user for clarification if repository path or configuration file is ambiguous.
+
 ## SDK release
 
 For detailed workflow instructions, see [SDK Release](../eng/common/instructions/copilot/sdk-release.instructions.md).