GitHub Copilot CLI
Use Copilot directly from your terminal to answer questions, write and debug code, and interact with GitHub.
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Using GitHub Copilot CLI
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GitHub Copilot CLI command reference
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About GitHub Copilot session data
Understand what session data is, where it is stored, who can access it, and how it is managed.
Adding agent skills for GitHub Copilot CLI
Modify Copilot's behavior and abilities when it works on particular tasks.
Adding custom instructions for GitHub Copilot CLI
Give Copilot additional context on how to understand your project and how to build, test and validate its changes.
Adding LLM models to GitHub Copilot CLI
Use a model from an external provider of your choice in Copilot by supplying your own API key.
Adding LSP servers for GitHub Copilot CLI
You can add LSP servers to give Copilot CLI precise code intelligence, improving its ability to navigate definitions, find references, and rename symbols.
Adding MCP servers for GitHub Copilot CLI
Extend Copilot's capabilities by connecting Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers to provide additional tools and context.
Administering Copilot CLI for your enterprise
Control the use of Copilot CLI within your enterprise.
Agent skills
Give Copilot repeatable workflows with task-specific instructions, scripts, and resources.
Allowing and denying tool use
Control which tools Copilot CLI can use to avoid unintended changes.