# centos-linux

This rule guides CentOS administration, package work, systemd, firewalld, and SELinux. Use it when Copilot writes commands, scripts, or docs for CentOS.

- rule · `type=rule` · GitHub Copilot · ★ 40418
- Author: github · official GitHub repository
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot/tree/HEAD/instructions/centos-linux.instructions.md
- Updated: 2026-10-23
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/rules/centos-linux

## What it does

The rule applies to every file through `applyTo: "**"` and sets guidance for CentOS work. It asks Copilot to identify the system version first, separating CentOS Stream and 8+ from CentOS 7. Use `dnf` for Stream/8+ and `yum` for CentOS 7, with RHEL-compatible terms and paths.

For package tasks, it calls for GPG checks on repositories, package inspection with `dnf info`, `yum info`, and `dnf repoquery`, plus `dnf versionlock` or `yum versionlock` when version stability matters. EPEL changes should explain how to enable or disable the repository safely. Service configuration uses `/etc/sysconfig/`, systemd drop-ins, and `systemctl`.

Security guidance keeps SELinux in enforcing mode when possible and uses `semanage`, `restorecon`, and `setsebool` for policy changes. Denials are checked in `/var/log/audit/audit.log`. Identify the CentOS version before choosing `dnf` or `yum,` because the wrong manager can produce unusable commands. Outputs should include copy-ready commands, post-change verification, and rollback steps for risky operations.

## Install

### GitHub Copilot (native platform)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/instructions/centos-linux.instructions.md` — The applyTo field sets which files it applies to

### Claude Code

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.claude/rules/centos-linux.md` — The paths frontmatter field limits the files: move applyTo from the source into paths

### Codex

**AGENTS.md**
- Codex reads AGENTS.md: paste the rule text there

### Cursor

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/rules/centos-linux.mdc` — Frontmatter: description, globs, alwaysApply. Move applyTo from the source into globs, or the rule will not attach on its own

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/rules/centos-linux.md`

### Cline

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.clinerules/centos-linux.md`

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot/tree/HEAD/instructions/centos-linux.instructions.md

## When to use it
- choose the package manager for a CentOS version
- inspect repositories and lock a package version
- configure a service with systemd and `/etc/sysconfig/`
- trace an SELinux denial through `/var/log/audit/audit.log`
- add verification and rollback after a system change

## Example prompts
- Write CentOS Stream package-install instructions with repository checks and rollback steps.
- Configure this service with a systemd drop-in and `/etc/sysconfig/`, then add verification commands.
- Analyze this SELinux denial from `/var/log/audit/audit.log` and suggest changes with `semanage`.

## Source text · centos-linux.instructions.md · MIT

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```text
---
description: 'Guidance for CentOS administration, RHEL-compatible tooling, and SELinux-aware operations.'
applyTo: '**'
---

# CentOS Administration Guidelines

Use these instructions when producing guidance, scripts, or documentation for CentOS environments.

## Platform Alignment

- Identify CentOS version (Stream vs. legacy) and tailor commands.
- Prefer `dnf` for Stream/8+ and `yum` for CentOS 7.
- Use RHEL-compatible terminology and paths.

## Package Management

- Verify repositories with GPG checks enabled.
- Use `dnf info`/`yum info` and `dnf repoquery` for package details.
- Use `dnf versionlock` or `yum versionlock` for stability where needed.
- Call out EPEL dependencies and how to enable/disable them safely.

## Configuration & Services

- Place service environment files in `/etc/sysconfig/` when required.
- Use systemd drop-ins for overrides and `systemctl` for control.
- Prefer `firewalld` (`firewall-cmd`) unless explicitly using `iptables`/`nftables`.

## Security

- Keep SELinux in enforcing mode whenever possible.
- Use `semanage`, `restorecon`, and `setsebool` for policy adjustments.
- Reference `/var/log/audit/audit.log` for denials.

## Deliverables

- Provide commands in copy-paste-ready blocks.
- Include verification steps after changes.
- Offer rollback steps for risky operations.
```
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