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Syncing Copilot instructions from central repo.
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.github/copilot-instructions.md

@@ -2,19 +2,20 @@
 - Follow clean code principles
 - Write comprehensive tests
 - Use meaningful variable names
-- Use British English spelling
+
+## Project-Specific instructions
+Check the following files for any project-specific coding standards or guidelines:
+- .github/instructions/project/instructions.md
+- If no project-specific conventions are defined there, use the general and language-specific best practices referenced below.
+- Language-specific instructions may also be found in the language-specific instruction files listed below. Always check those for any additional guidelines or standards that may apply to your codebase.
 
 ## Language-Specific Instructions
 Always follow security best practices as outlined in:
-- .github/instructions/general/SECURITY.md
+- .github/instructions/general/security.instructions.md
 Follow additional language-specific guidelines in:
-- .github/instructions/language-specific/INSTRUCTIONS-CDK.md
-- .github/instructions/language-specific/INSTRUCTIONS-CLOUDFORMATION.md
-- .github/instructions/language-specific/INSTRUCTIONS-JAVA.md
-- .github/instructions/language-specific/INSTRUCTIONS-KOTLIN.md
-- .github/instructions/language-specific/INSTRUCTIONS-PYTHON.md
-- .github/instructions/language-specific/INSTRUCTIONS-TERRAFORM.md
-- .github/instructions/language-specific/INSTRUCTIONS-SAM.md
-- .github/instructions/language-specific/INSTRUCTIONS-TYPESCRIPT.md
-
-## Project-Specific Rules
+- .github/instructions/languages/cdk.instructions.md
+- .github/instructions/languages/cloudformation.instructions.md
+- .github/instructions/languages/python.instructions.md
+- .github/instructions/languages/terraform.instructions.md
+- .github/instructions/languages/sam.instructions.md
+- .github/instructions/languages/typescript.instructions.md

.github/instructions/general/SECURITY.md …uctions/general/security.instructions.md.github/instructions/general/SECURITY.md renamed to .github/instructions/general/security.instructions.md .github/instructions/general/SECURITY.md renamed to .github/instructions/general/security.instructions.md

@@ -1,7 +1,10 @@
 ---
-applyTo: '*'
+applyTo: '**/*'
 description: "Comprehensive secure coding instructions for all languages and frameworks, based on OWASP Top 10 and industry best practices."
 ---
+
+This file is mastered in https://github.com/NHSDigital/eps-copilot-instructions and is automatically synced to all EPS repositories. To suggest changes, please open an issue or pull request in the eps-copilot-instructions repository.
+
 # Secure Coding and OWASP Guidelines
 
 ## Instructions

…structions/languages/INSTRUCTIONS-CDK.md …structions/languages/cdk.instructions.md.github/instructions/languages/INSTRUCTIONS-CDK.md renamed to .github/instructions/languages/cdk.instructions.md .github/instructions/languages/INSTRUCTIONS-CDK.md renamed to .github/instructions/languages/cdk.instructions.md

@@ -3,6 +3,8 @@ description: 'Guidelines for writing, reviewing, and maintaining AWS CDK (TypeSc
 applyTo: 'packages/cdk/**/*.ts'
 ---
 
+This file is mastered in https://github.com/NHSDigital/eps-copilot-instructions and is automatically synced to all EPS repositories. To suggest changes, please open an issue or pull request in the eps-copilot-instructions repository.
+
 # AWS CDK TypeScript Development
 
 This file provides instructions for generating, reviewing, and maintaining AWS CDK code in the `packages/cdk` folder. It covers best practices, code standards, architecture, and validation for infrastructure-as-code using AWS CDK in TypeScript.
@@ -90,7 +92,7 @@ export class CptsApiAppStack extends Stack {
 ## Validation and Verification
 
 - Build: `make cdk-synth`
-- Lint: `npm run lint --workspace packges/cdk`
+- Lint: `npm run lint --workspace packages/cdk`
 
 ## Maintenance
 

.github/instructions/languages/cloudformation.instructions.md

@@ -0,0 +1,110 @@
+---
+description: 'Guidelines for writing, reviewing, and maintaining cloudformation templates'
+applyTo: 'cloudformation/**'
+---
+
+This file is mastered in https://github.com/NHSDigital/eps-copilot-instructions and is automatically synced to all EPS repositories. To suggest changes, please open an issue or pull request in the eps-copilot-instructions repository.
+
+## General
+- Prefer YAML (not JSON). Follow existing style in [cloudformation/account_resources.yml](cloudformation/account_resources.yml), [cloudformation/ci_resources.yml](cloudformation/ci_resources.yml), [cloudformation/artillery_resources.yml](cloudformation/artillery_resources.yml), [cloudformation/account_resources_bootstrap.yml](cloudformation/account_resources_bootstrap.yml), [cloudformation/management.yml](cloudformation/management.yml).
+- Always start with `AWSTemplateFormatVersion: "2010-09-09"`.
+- Keep descriptions concise (> operator used only for multi‑line).
+- Use logical region `eu-west-2` unless cross‑region behavior explicitly required.
+- Maintain tagging pattern: version, stack, repo, cfnDriftDetectionGroup (see deployment scripts in [.github/scripts/release_code.sh](.github/scripts/release_code.sh) and [.github/scripts/create_changeset_existing_tags.sh](.github/scripts/create_changeset_existing_tags.sh)).
+
+## Parameters
+- Reuse and align parameter naming with existing templates: `LogRetentionDays`, `Env`, `SplunkHECEndpoint`, `DeployDriftDetection`.
+- For numeric retention days replicate allowed values list from [SAMtemplates/lambda_resources.yaml](SAMtemplates/lambda_resources.yaml) or [cloudformation/account_resources.yml](cloudformation/account_resources.yml).
+- Use `CommaDelimitedList` for OIDC subject claim filters like in [cloudformation/ci_resources.yml](cloudformation/ci_resources.yml).
+
+## Conditions
+- Follow pattern `ShouldDeployDriftDetection` (see [SAMtemplates/lambda_resources.yaml](SAMtemplates/lambda_resources.yaml)); avoid ad‑hoc condition names.
+- If creating a never-used placeholder stack use pattern from [cloudformation/empty_stack.yml](cloudformation/empty_stack.yml).
+
+## IAM Policies
+- Split large CloudFormation execution permissions across multiple managed policies (A, B, C, D) to keep each rendered size < 6144 chars (see check logic in [scripts/check_policy_length.py](scripts/check_policy_length.py)).
+- Scope resources minimally; prefer specific ARNs (e.g. logs, KMS aliases) as in [cloudformation/account_resources.yml](cloudformation/account_resources.yml).
+- When granting CloudFormation execution access: separate IAM‑focused policy (`GrantCloudFormationExecutionAccessIAMPolicy`) from broad service policies.
+- Use exports for policy ARNs with naming `ci-resources:GrantCloudFormationExecutionAccessPolicyA` pattern.
+
+## KMS
+- Alias naming: `alias/CloudwatchLogsKmsKeyAlias`, `alias/SecretsKMSKeyAlias`, `alias/ArtifactsBucketKMSKeyAlias` (see [cloudformation/account_resources.yml](cloudformation/account_resources.yml), [cloudformation/account_resources_bootstrap.yml](cloudformation/account_resources_bootstrap.yml)).
+- Grant encrypt/decrypt explicitly for principals (e.g. API Gateway, Lambda) mirroring key policy blocks in [cloudformation/account_resources.yml](cloudformation/account_resources.yml).
+
+## Secrets / Parameters
+- SecretsManager resources must depend on alias if needed (`DependsOn: SecretsKMSKeyKMSKeyAlias`) like in [cloudformation/account_resources_bootstrap.yml](cloudformation/account_resources_bootstrap.yml).
+- Export secret IDs (not ARNs unless specifically required) using colon-separated naming with stack name (pattern in outputs section of account templates).
+- Default placeholder value `ChangeMe` for bootstrap secrets.
+
+## S3 Buckets
+- Apply `PublicAccessBlockConfiguration` and encryption blocks consistent with [cloudformation/account_resources.yml](cloudformation/account_resources.yml).
+- Suppress guard rules using `Metadata.guard.SuppressedRules` where legacy exceptions exist (e.g. replication / logging) matching existing patterns.
+
+## Lambda / SAM
+- Shared lambda resources belong in SAM template ([SAMtemplates/lambda_resources.yaml](SAMtemplates/lambda_resources.yaml)); CloudFormation templates should not duplicate build-specific metadata.
+- Suppress cfn-guard rules where justified via `Metadata.guard.SuppressedRules` (e.g. `LAMBDA_INSIDE_VPC`, `LAMBDA_CONCURRENCY_CHECK`) only if precedent exists.
+
+## Exports & Cross Stack
+- Output export naming pattern: `!Join [":", [!Ref "AWS::StackName", "ResourceLogicalName"]]`.
+- Reference exports via `!ImportValue stack-name:ExportName` (see Proxygen role usage in [SAMtemplates/lambda_resources.yaml](SAMtemplates/lambda_resources.yaml)).
+- Avoid changing existing export names (breaking downstream stacks and scripts).
+
+## OIDC / Roles
+- Federated trust for GitHub actions must use conditions:
+  - `token.actions.githubusercontent.com:aud: sts.amazonaws.com`
+  - `ForAnyValue:StringLike token.actions.githubusercontent.com:sub: <ClaimFilters>`
+  (pattern in roles inside [cloudformation/ci_resources.yml](cloudformation/ci_resources.yml)).
+- When adding a new OIDC role add matching parameter `<RoleName>ClaimFilters` and outputs `<RoleName>` and `<RoleName>Name`.
+
+## Drift Detection
+- Tag stacks with `cfnDriftDetectionGroup` (deployment scripts handle this). Config rules should filter on `TagKey: cfnDriftDetectionGroup` and specific `TagValue` (patterns in [SAMtemplates/lambda_resources.yaml](SAMtemplates/lambda_resources.yaml)).
+- Avoid duplicating rule identifiers; follow `${AWS::StackName}-CloudFormationDriftDetector-<Group>`.
+
+## Route53
+- Environment hosted zones template ([cloudformation/eps_environment_route53.yml](cloudformation/eps_environment_route53.yml)) uses parameter `environment`; management template updates NS records referencing environment zones.
+
+## Style / Lint / Guard
+- Keep resources grouped with `#region` / `#endregion` comments as in existing templates for readability.
+- Use `Metadata.cfn-lint.config.ignore_checks` only when upstream spec mismatch (example: W3037 in large policy templates).
+- Ensure new templates pass `make lint-cloudformation` and `make cfn-guard` (scripts: [scripts/run_cfn_guard.sh](scripts/run_cfn_guard.sh)).
+
+## Naming Conventions
+- Logical IDs: PascalCase (`ArtifactsBucketKMSKey`, `CloudFormationDeployRole`).
+- Managed policy logical IDs end with `Policy` or `ManagedPolicy`.
+- KMS Key alias logical IDs end with `Alias` (e.g. `CloudwatchLogsKmsKeyAlias`).
+- Secrets logical IDs end with `Secret`.
+
+## Security
+- Block public access for all buckets unless explicitly required.
+- Encrypt logs with KMS key; provide alias export (see `CloudwatchLogsKmsKeyAlias`).
+- Limit wildcard `Resource: "*"` where service requires (e.g. some IAM, CloudFormation actions). Prefer service/resource ARNs otherwise.
+
+## When Adding New Resource Types
+- Update execution policies in [cloudformation/ci_resources.yml](cloudformation/ci_resources.yml) minimally; do not expand existing broad statements unnecessarily.
+- Run policy length check (`make test` invokes [scripts/check_policy_length.py](scripts/check_policy_length.py)) after modifications.
+
+## Do Not
+- Do not hardcode account IDs; use `${AWS::AccountId}`.
+- Do not remove existing exports or rename keys.
+- Do not inline large policy statements in a single managed policy if size risk exists.
+
+## Examples
+- IAM Role with OIDC trust: replicate structure from `CloudFormationDeployRole` in [cloudformation/ci_resources.yml](cloudformation/ci_resources.yml).
+- KMS key + alias + usage policy: follow `ArtifactsBucketKMSKey` block in [cloudformation/account_resources.yml](cloudformation/account_resources.yml).
+
+## Testing
+- After changes: run `make lint-cloudformation` and `make cfn-guard`.
+- For SAM-related cross-stack exports ensure `sam build` (see [Makefile](Makefile)) passes.
+
+## Automation Awareness
+- Deployment scripts expect unchanged parameter names & export patterns (see [.github/scripts/execute_changeset.sh](.github/scripts/execute_changeset.sh), [.github/scripts/release_code.sh](.github/scripts/release_code.sh)).
+- Changes to tagging keys must be reflected in release / changeset scripts; avoid unless necessary.
+
+## Preferred Patterns Summary
+- Exports: colon join
+- Tags: version, stack, repo, cfnDriftDetectionGroup
+- Conditions: prefixed with `Should`
+- Claim filter parameters: `<RoleName>ClaimFilters`
+- Secrets: depend on KMS alias, default `ChangeMe`
+
+Use these rules to guide completions for any new or modified CloudFormation template in this repository.

.github/instructions/languages/python.instructions.md

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+---
+description: 'Guidelines for writing high-quality, maintainable python code with best practices for logging, error handling, code organization, naming, formatting, and style.'
+applyTo: '**/*.py'
+---
+
+This file is mastered in https://github.com/NHSDigital/eps-copilot-instructions and is automatically synced to all EPS repositories. To suggest changes, please open an issue or pull request in the eps-copilot-instructions repository.
+
+# Python Copilot Instructions
+
+These instructions are designed to guide GitHub Copilot in generating effective, maintainable, and domain-appropriate Python code. They are intended to be generic and applicable to a wide range of Python projects.
+
+## 1. Code Organization & Structure
+- Organize code into logical modules and packages. Use directories such as `core/`, `services/`, `utils/` for separation of concerns.
+- Place entry points (e.g., `handler.py`) at the top level of the main package.
+- Use `__init__.py` files to define package boundaries and expose public APIs.
+- Group related functions and classes together. Avoid large monolithic files.
+- Store tests in a dedicated `tests/` directory, mirroring the structure of the main codebase.
+
+## 2. Naming Conventions
+- Use `snake_case` for function and variable names.
+- Use `PascalCase` for class names.
+- Prefix private functions and variables with a single underscore (`_`).
+- Name modules and packages using short, descriptive, lowercase names.
+- Use clear, descriptive names for all symbols. Avoid abbreviations unless they are widely understood.
+
+## 3. Formatting & Style
+- Follow [PEP 8](https://peps.python.org/pep-0008/) for code style and formatting.
+- Use 4 spaces per indentation level. Do not use tabs.
+- Limit lines to 120 characters.
+- Use blank lines to separate functions, classes, and logical sections.
+- Place imports at the top of each file, grouped by standard library, third-party, and local imports.
+- Use single quotes for strings unless double quotes are required.
+- Add docstrings to all public modules, classes, and functions. Use triple double quotes for docstrings.
+
+## 4. Logging Best Practices
+- Use the standard `logging` library for all logging.
+- Configure logging in the main entry point or via a dedicated utility module.
+- Use appropriate log levels: `debug`, `info`, `warning`, `error`, `critical`.
+- Avoid logging sensitive information.
+- Include contextual information in log messages (e.g., function names, parameters, error details).
+- Example:
+  ```python
+  import logging
+  logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+  logger.info('Processing event: %s', event)
+  ```
+
+## 5. Error Handling Best Practices
+- Use `try`/`except` blocks to handle exceptions gracefully.
+- Catch specific exceptions rather than using bare `except`.
+- Log exceptions with stack traces using `logger.exception()`.
+- Raise custom exceptions for domain-specific errors.
+- Validate inputs and fail fast with clear error messages.
+- Example:
+  ```python
+  try:
+      result = process_event(event)
+  except ValueError as e:
+      logger.error('Invalid event: %s', e)
+      raise
+  ```
+
+## 6. Testing Guidelines
+- Write unit tests for all public functions and classes.
+- Use `pytest` as the preferred testing framework.
+- Name test files and functions using `test_` prefix.
+- Use fixtures for setup and teardown.
+- Mock external dependencies in tests.
+- Ensure tests are isolated and repeatable.
+
+## 7. Dependency Management
+- Use `pyproject.toml` to specify dependencies.
+- Never use `requirements.txt` to specify dependencies.
+- Pin versions for critical dependencies.
+- Avoid unnecessary dependencies.
+
+## 8. Documentation
+- Document all public APIs with clear docstrings.
+- Use [Google](https://google.github.io/styleguide/pyguide.html#38-comments-and-docstrings) or [NumPy](https://numpydoc.readthedocs.io/en/latest/format.html) style for docstrings.
+- Provide usage examples in README files.
+
+## 9. Security & Privacy
+- Do not log or expose secrets, credentials, or sensitive data.
+- Validate and sanitize all external inputs.
+- Use environment variables for configuration secrets.
+
+## 10. General Guidelines
+- Prefer readability and simplicity over cleverness.
+- Refactor duplicated code into reusable functions or classes.
+- Use type hints for function signatures and variables where appropriate.
+- Avoid global variables; use function arguments or class attributes.
+
+---