Math-To-Manim: Instructions file for GitHub Copilot

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Math-To-Manim agents.instructions.md is an instructions file for GitHub Copilot from HarleyCoops/Math-To-Manim. It costs 2,929 tokens per session, scanned A, original, MIT.

Guidelines for developing the AI agents in Math-To-Manim, a system that turns mathematical ideas into animated explanations with the Manim software library.

In plain words
What is it for?
Use them when working on agents such as concept analysis, prerequisite discovery, mathematical enrichment, visual design, narrative composition, or Manim code generation. The agents exchange structured knowledge trees and cached JSON data.
Why use it?
They define the separate roles and handoffs in the pipeline, making it clearer how concepts become mathematical content, visual plans, narration, and code.

Instructions file for GitHub Copilot

Written for GitHub Copilot: a Copilot instructions file.

This is HarleyCoops/Math-To-Manim's own configuration. It tells GitHub Copilot how to work on Math-To-Manim itself, so it is not a mod to install elsewhere. Copy it as a starting point and replace the rules that are about this project. Everything Math-To-Manim configures →

About the project

Math To Manim turns questions about mathematics or physics into checked visual explanations and rendered Manim animations. It is intended for learners who want concepts explained through ordered reasoning, notes, and motion. Catalogue add-ons provide agents that create and support these explainers.

HarleyCoops/Math-To-Manim · 2,773 stars · on GitHub

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legacy/Math-To-Manim/.github/instructions/agents.instructions.md · 448 lines

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Agent Development Guidelines

Overview

The src/agents/ directory contains the AI agent implementations that power the Math-To-Manim system. Each agent has a specific role in the pipeline from concept analysis to animation code generation.

Agent Architecture

Core Agents

  1. ConceptAnalyzer: Parses user prompts and identifies core concepts, domain, and difficulty level
  2. PrerequisiteExplorer: Builds reverse knowledge trees by recursively discovering prerequisites
  3. MathematicalEnricher: Adds LaTeX equations and mathematical rigor to tree nodes
  4. VisualDesigner: Specifies camera movements, colors, and visual metaphors
  5. NarrativeComposer: Creates verbose, LaTeX-rich prompts from enriched trees
  6. CodeGenerator: Translates prompts into working Manim Python code
  7. VideoReviewAgent: (Planned) Automated post-render QA

Agent Communication

Agents communicate through:

  • Knowledge Tree Nodes: Structured data passed between agents
  • JSON Serialization: Trees are cached and reused across runs
  • API Calls: Claude SDK for Claude agents, OpenAI-compatible for Kimi K2

Development Principles

Single Responsibility

Each agent should have ONE clear purpose. Don't mix concerns:

# Good - focused agent
class MathematicalEnricher:
    """Adds LaTeX equations to knowledge tree nodes."""
    def enrich_node(self, node: TreeNode) -> TreeNode:
        # Only adds mathematical content
        pass

# Bad - mixed responsibilities  
class MathAndVisualEnricher:
    """Adds both math and visual design."""
    # Violates single responsibility principle

System Prompts

Structure System Prompts Clearly:

SYSTEM_PROMPT = """
You are a {role} in the Math-To-Manim pipeline.

Your specific task:
- {task_1}
- {task_2}
- {task_3}

Input format:
{input_description}

Output format:
{output_description}

Constraints:
- {constraint_1}
- {constraint_2}

Remember: {key_principle}
"""

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