GitHub Copilot CLI: The Copilot coding agent in the terminal [public preview]
18 hours ago
- #AI
- #GitHub
- #CLI
- GitHub Copilot CLI brings AI-powered coding assistance to the command line.
- It integrates with GitHub workflows and supports natural language interactions.
- Features include terminal-native development, GitHub integration, and agentic capabilities.
- Supports Linux, macOS, and Windows (experimental).
- Requires Node.js v22+, npm v10+, and an active Copilot subscription.
- Install globally via npm: `npm install -g @github/copilot`.
- Supports both Claude Sonnet 4 and GPT-5 (via environment variable).
- Each prompt uses a premium request from your monthly quota.
- Early-stage preview with frequent updates—feedback is encouraged.