diff --git a/pkg/github/instructions.go b/pkg/github/instructions.go
index e783c6c08..7a9c7ce4c 100644
--- a/pkg/github/instructions.go
+++ b/pkg/github/instructions.go
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 package github
 
 import (
+	"fmt"
 	"os"
 	"slices"
 	"strings"
@@ -20,6 +21,11 @@ func GenerateInstructions(enabledToolsets []string) string {
 		instructions = append(instructions, "Always call 'get_me' first to understand current user permissions and context.")
 	}
 
+	generalInstructions := getGeneralInstructions(enabledToolsets)
+	if generalInstructions != "" {
+		instructions = append(instructions, "Here are common scenarios you may encounter followed by name and description of the steps to follow:", generalInstructions)
+	}
+
 	// Individual toolset instructions
 	for _, toolset := range enabledToolsets {
 		if inst := getToolsetInstructions(toolset); inst != "" {
@@ -47,6 +53,60 @@ Tool usage guidance:
 	return strings.Join(allInstructions, " ")
 }
 
+// scenarioDefinition defines a scenario with its instruction text and required toolsets
+type scenarioDefinition struct {
+	instruction      string
+	requiredToolsets []string
+}
+
+// getGeneralInstructions returns scenario-based guidance for common development tasks
+func getGeneralInstructions(enabledToolsets []string) string {
+	enabledSet := make(map[string]bool)
+	for _, ts := range enabledToolsets {
+		enabledSet[ts] = true
+	}
+
+	scenarios := map[string]scenarioDefinition{
+		"Triaging Security Alerts": {
+			instruction:      "Use list_dependabot_alerts, list_code_scanning_alerts, or list_secret_scanning_alerts with state='open' to find active security issues. Use get_*_alert for detailed information about specific alerts. For broader context, search list_global_security_advisories or get_global_security_advisory for known CVEs affecting your dependencies.",
+			requiredToolsets: []string{},
+		},
+		"Manage Workflow": {
+			instruction:      "Call list_notifications regularly to see what needs attention. Use get_notification_details for full context on important items. Mark items as done with dismiss_notification or mark_all_notifications_read to keep your inbox organized. Use manage_notification_subscription to adjust notification preferences for threads or manage_repository_notification_subscription for entire repositories.",
+			requiredToolsets: []string{"notifications"},
+		},
+		"Investigating Bugs": {
+			instruction:      "Use search_code to find relevant code patterns or function definitions across repositories. Use search_issues to check if similar bugs were reported before. Once you find relevant files, use get_file_contents to read them. Review get_commit and list_commits to understand recent changes that might have introduced the issue.",
+			requiredToolsets: []string{"repos"},
+		},
+	}
+
+	var parts []string
+	parts = append(parts, "When helping with development tasks, consider these common scenarios and appropriate tool choices:")
+
+	// Filter scenarios based on enabled toolsets
+	for scenarioName, scenario := range scenarios {
+		if len(scenario.requiredToolsets) == 0 {
+			parts = append(parts, fmt.Sprintf("%s: %s", scenarioName, scenario.instruction))
+			continue
+		}
+
+		hasAllRequiredToolsets := true
+		for _, required := range scenario.requiredToolsets {
+			if !enabledSet[required] {
+				hasAllRequiredToolsets = false
+				break
+			}
+		}
+
+		if hasAllRequiredToolsets {
+			parts = append(parts, fmt.Sprintf("%s: %s", scenarioName, scenario.instruction))
+		}
+	}
+
+	return strings.Join(parts, " ")
+}
+
 // getToolsetInstructions returns specific instructions for individual toolsets
 func getToolsetInstructions(toolset string) string {
 	switch toolset {