diff --git a/.github/workflows/ci-fixer.md b/.github/workflows/ci-fixer.md
index e6c85906..e1ead883 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/ci-fixer.md
+++ b/.github/workflows/ci-fixer.md
@@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ Read `.github/copilot-instructions.md` and follow all referenced guidelines for
    - pytest failures (assertion errors, missing fixtures, import errors)
    - bandit security warnings
 
-7. After making fixes, run the checks locally to verify: `uv sync && uv run ruff check . && uv run ruff format --check . && uv run pyright && uv run pytest --cov --cov-fail-under=80 -v`
+7. After making fixes, run `make fix` to auto-fix lint and format issues, then run `make check` to verify all checks pass: `make fix && make check`
 
 8. Push the fix commit to the PR branch with a clear commit message like "fix: resolve CI failures (ruff/pyright/pytest)".
 
diff --git a/.github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml b/.github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml
index 1bd48ae1..1f50cffa 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/copilot-setup-steps.yml
@@ -24,3 +24,7 @@ jobs:
         uses: github/gh-aw/actions/setup-cli@d688a4a5fa8aa96ad18fa13f0b187c38548a275c # v0.66.1
         with:
           version: v0.66.1
+      - name: Install uv
+        uses: astral-sh/setup-uv@v7
+      - name: Install Python dependencies
+        run: uv sync
diff --git a/.github/workflows/issue-implementer.md b/.github/workflows/issue-implementer.md
index af5b6e11..b3305499 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/issue-implementer.md
+++ b/.github/workflows/issue-implementer.md
@@ -49,12 +49,12 @@ Read `.github/copilot-instructions.md` and follow all referenced guidelines for
 
 Read all files in the repository. Read issue #${{ github.event.inputs.issue_number }} to understand what needs to be fixed. Implement the fix following the spec in the issue, including any testing requirements.
 
-Before committing, run the full CI check suite locally:
+Before committing, run `make fix` to auto-fix lint and format issues, then run `make check` to verify all checks pass (lint, type check, security, tests):
 
 ```
-uv sync && uv run ruff check --fix . && uv run ruff format . && uv run pyright && uv run pytest --cov --cov-fail-under=80 -v
+make fix && make check
 ```
 
-Fix any lint or type errors found by ruff/pyright before committing. Iterate until all checks pass cleanly.
+Fix any remaining errors and iterate until `make check` passes cleanly.
 
 Open a pull request with the fix. The PR title should reference the issue number. The PR body MUST include `Closes #${{ github.event.inputs.issue_number }}` so GitHub auto-closes the issue when the PR merges. Include tests as specified in the issue. The PR must NOT be a draft — open it as a regular PR ready for review.
diff --git a/.github/workflows/review-responder.md b/.github/workflows/review-responder.md
index cc708214..3c2c4ad1 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/review-responder.md
+++ b/.github/workflows/review-responder.md
@@ -70,7 +70,7 @@ This workflow addresses unresolved review comments on a pull request.
    c. Make the requested fix in the code
    d. Reply to the comment thread using `reply_to_pull_request_review_comment` with the comment's `databaseId` as the `comment_id`
 
-5. After addressing all comments, run the CI checks locally to make sure your fixes don't break anything: `uv sync && uv run ruff check --fix . && uv run ruff format . && uv run pyright && uv run pytest --cov --cov-fail-under=80 -v`
+5. After addressing all comments, run `make fix` to auto-fix lint and format issues, then run `make check` to verify all checks pass: `make fix && make check`
 
 6. If CI checks fail, fix the issues and re-run until they pass. Do not push broken code.