diff --git a/.github/copilot-instructions.md b/.github/copilot-instructions.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..6572c04
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/copilot-instructions.md
@@ -0,0 +1,69 @@
+# Copilot Instructions
+
+## Project Goal
+
+This repository contains Alper's personal website MVP. The goal is to present a clear professional identity, selected work, and simple contact paths for recruiters, hiring managers, engineering peers, and other visitors.
+
+Keep suggestions aligned with `docs/mvp.md`, `docs/architecture.md`, and `docs/pr-review-guidelines.md`.
+
+## Tech Stack
+
+- Next.js App Router with static export enabled.
+- React and TypeScript for application code.
+- Tailwind CSS for styling.
+- AWS S3 for static file storage.
+- AWS CloudFront as the public CDN and HTTPS entry point.
+- Terraform for infrastructure.
+- GitHub Actions for CI and S3 deployment.
+- GitHub OIDC for AWS authentication.
+
+## Static Export Constraints
+
+The site must remain compatible with `output: 'export'` and S3 static hosting.
+
+Do not suggest or add:
+
+- API routes.
+- Server Actions.
+- Runtime server-side rendering.
+- Request-time cookies, headers, redirects, rewrites, or request-dependent route handlers.
+- Dynamic routes unless they are generated at build time with `generateStaticParams()`.
+- `next/image` behavior that depends on the default Next.js image optimization server.
+
+If image handling is needed, prefer static assets, a custom image loader, or unoptimized images.
+
+## AWS And Deployment Constraints
+
+CloudFront is the public entry point. The S3 bucket should remain private with public access blocked.
+
+Keep these constraints:
+
+- Use CloudFront Origin Access Control for S3 access.
+- Do not expose the S3 bucket publicly.
+- Do not hardcode AWS credentials, tokens, role ARNs, bucket names, account IDs, or secret values in source files.
+- Use GitHub OIDC instead of long-lived AWS access keys.
+- Keep IAM permissions least-privilege.
+- Keep deployment focused on `aws s3 sync out s3://bucket --delete`.
+- Do not add CloudFront invalidation, custom domains, Route 53, ACM certificates, preview environments, or multi-environment deployment unless a task explicitly asks for them.
+
+## Code Style
+
+- Follow the existing TypeScript, React, and Tailwind patterns.
+- Keep changes small and scoped to the task.
+- Use Prettier formatting and existing ESLint rules.
+- Prefer clear, boring code over unnecessary abstractions.
+- Keep documentation short, direct, and useful for both humans and AI reviewers.
+- Do not commit generated output, Terraform state, local `.tfvars`, dependency folders, or secrets.
+
+## Review Focus
+
+When reviewing or suggesting changes, prioritize:
+
+- Static export compatibility.
+- Build, lint, formatting, and type-check safety.
+- S3 private access and CloudFront-only public serving.
+- GitHub Actions deployment behavior.
+- Secret handling and Terraform state safety.
+- Alignment with MVP scope.
+
+Flag any suggestion that introduces backend/database requirements, authentication, CMS behavior, public S3 hosting, server-only Next.js features, or broad AWS permissions unless the task explicitly changes the project scope.