Add GitHub Copilot firewall documentation and FAQ entry

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Summary

This PR addresses issue #32 by documenting the GitHub Copilot firewall limitation that prevents access to OBO PURLs and providing solutions.

Changes Made

1. New GitHub Copilot Documentation (docs/reference/clients/github-copilot.md)

   • Comprehensive guide covering firewall configuration
   • Step-by-step instructions for allowlisting domains like purl.obolibrary.org
   • Explanation of allowlist entry formats (domain vs URL)
   • Workarounds using direct GitHub URLs
   • Security considerations and best practices
   • Troubleshooting section
   • Example workflow for OBO ontology curation

2. FAQ Entry (docs/faq.md)

   • Added "GitHub Copilot Integration" section
   • Explained why Copilot blocks OBO PURLs
   • Provided quick reference for the solution
   • Included workaround examples
   • Linked to detailed documentation

3. Navigation Update (mkdocs.yml)

   • Added GitHub Copilot to the Clients section
   • Positioned alphabetically between Gemini CLI and Goose

Problem Addressed

As reported by @matentzn in issue #32, GitHub Copilot's coding agent includes a security firewall that blocks access to custom domains by default. This prevents downloading ontology files from purl.obolibrary.org, which is essential for OBO workflows.

The solution was discovered by @aleixpuigb: repository administrators can configure a custom allowlist in Copilot settings to permit access to specific domains.

Key Features

• Actionable guidance: Clear step-by-step instructions for configuration
• Security-conscious: Explains the rationale for the firewall and best practices
• Practical workarounds: Documents alternative approaches using direct GitHub URLs
• Comprehensive coverage: Includes troubleshooting, examples, and related resources

Documentation Philosophy

This documentation follows the AI4Curators mission of providing immediately actionable content. Curators facing this issue can quickly find both the proper solution (firewall configuration) and immediate workarounds (direct URLs) to continue their work.

Testing

• Verified all internal links work correctly
• Confirmed the new page appears in navigation structure
• Validated markdown formatting and code blocks

Resolves #32

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Comprehensive PR Review

I've thoroughly reviewed this pull request that adds GitHub Copilot firewall documentation. Here's my detailed feedback:

Todo List:

• Read and understand CLAUDE.md project guidelines
• Review new GitHub Copilot documentation file
• Review FAQ updates
• Review navigation changes in mkdocs.yml
• Check for consistency with existing documentation patterns
• Assess technical accuracy and completeness
• Provide comprehensive feedback

✅ Strengths

Excellent Technical Accuracy

• Correctly explains GitHub Copilot's firewall behavior and security rationale
• Provides accurate step-by-step configuration instructions
• Clear distinction between domain vs URL allowlisting formats
• Practical workaround using direct GitHub URLs is spot-on

Strong Alignment with Project Goals

• Perfect fit for CLAUDE.md guidelines emphasizing "immediately actionable" content
• Addresses real pain point (issue Copilot is blocked from downloading OBO purls? #32) with practical solutions
• Follows the project's focus on "practitioners who need immediate, working solutions"

Good Documentation Structure

• Follows existing client documentation patterns well
• Clear section organization with logical flow
• Proper markdown formatting and code blocks
• Navigation properly updated in mkdocs.yml

Security-Conscious Approach

• Explains why the firewall exists (data exfiltration prevention)
• Recommends principle of least privilege
• Warns against disabling firewall entirely
• Provides security best practices

🔍 Areas for Improvement

1. Missing YAML Front Matter (docs/reference/clients/github-copilot.md:1)

Other client docs use structured metadata. Consider adding:

---
title: GitHub Copilot
url: "https://github.com/features/copilot"  
logo: https://github.githubassets.com/images/modules/site/copilot/hero-bg.png
models: "Claude, GPT-4, and others"
ui_type: Integrated
ease_of_use_for_non_technical: 3
---

2. Minor Inconsistencies

• Line 44: Uses https://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/ (with /obo/) vs line 58 which shows same URL format but different context
• Consider standardizing example URLs throughout

3. Link Validation Needed

• Lines 156-158: Internal links should be verified:
  • ../../how-tos/set-up-github-actions.md
  • ../../how-tos/instruct-github-agent.md
• Ensure these files exist at those paths

4. FAQ Section Optimization (docs/faq.md:30-32)

The allowlist format examples could be more concise:

**Formats:**
- **Domain**: `purl.obolibrary.org` (allows domain + subdomains)
- **URL**: `https://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/` (specific path only)

📊 Quality Assessment

Aspect	Rating	Notes
Technical Accuracy	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	Excellent understanding of Copilot firewall
Practical Value	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	Solves real problem with actionable steps
Documentation Quality	⭐⭐⭐⭐	Well-structured, needs minor front matter
Security Awareness	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	Thoughtful security considerations
Consistency	⭐⭐⭐⭐	Follows project patterns well

🚦 Security & Performance

• ✅ No security concerns - Promotes security best practices
• ✅ No performance issues - Documentation-only changes
• ✅ No code quality issues - Pure markdown content

📋 Recommendations

1. High Priority: Add YAML front matter to match other client docs
2. Medium Priority: Verify internal link targets exist
3. Low Priority: Minor formatting consistency improvements

🎯 Verdict

APPROVE - This is high-quality documentation that directly addresses a real user problem. The technical content is accurate, the security guidance is sound, and it perfectly aligns with the project's mission of providing immediately actionable solutions. The few minor improvements suggested don't block approval.

Great work solving this firewall issue that was blocking OBO ontology workflows! 🎉