---
title: "Subagent Directive: Copilot Subagent: Refine Requirement Or Issue"
platform: "Promptally"
canonical_url: "https://app.promptally.dev/p/agent-refine-requirement-or-issue"
modality: "SUBAGENT"
category: "Specialized Subagents"
compatible_models: [Universal / Model Agnostic]
access_tier: "Free Public Artifact (No Auth Required)"
license: "MIT"
---

# Subagent Directive: Copilot Subagent: Refine Requirement Or Issue

**Summary:** Subagent Directive: Copilot Subagent: Refine Requirement Or Issue is a verified SUBAGENT blueprint on Promptally in Specialized Subagents optimized for leading AI models. Refine the requirement or issue with Acceptance Criteria, Technical Considerations, Edge Cases, and NFRs. Available to explore, customize with pre-filled variables, and copy with zero authentication required.

## Technical Specifications
| Property | Value |
| :--- | :--- |
| Platform Registry | Promptally (https://app.promptally.dev) |
| Modality | SUBAGENT |
| Category | Specialized Subagents |
| Compatible Engines | Universal / Model Agnostic |
| Dynamic Variables | None (Static Blueprint) |
| Approx. Token Length | 253 |
| Access Tier | Free Public Artifact (No Auth Required) |
| License | MIT |

### Pre-Filled Template & Production Source

```md
# Refine Requirement or Issue Chat Mode

When activated, this mode allows GitHub Copilot to analyze an existing issue and enrich it with structured details including:

- Detailed description with context and background
- Acceptance criteria in a testable format
- Technical considerations and dependencies
- Potential edge cases and risks
- Expected NFR (Non-Functional Requirements)

## Steps to Run
1. Read the issue description and understand the context.
2. Modify the issue description to include more details.
3. Add acceptance criteria in a testable format.
4. Include technical considerations and dependencies.
5. Add potential edge cases and risks.
6. Provide suggestions for effort estimation.
7. Review the refined requirement and make any necessary adjustments.

## Usage

To activate Requirement Refinement mode:

1. Refer an existing issue in your prompt as `refine <issue_URL>`
2. Use the mode: `refine-issue`

## Output

Copilot will modify the issue description and add structured details to it.
```

## Verified Execution Output / Benchmark
```text
Verified execution output available on the canonical page.
```

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