In this video, we’ll cover the essentials of getting started with your new terminal-based AI coding assistant: the GitHub Copilot CLI.
Tutorials
Tips for building with GitHub Copilot
This beginner-friendly playlist takes you from installation to execution, showing you how to translate natural language into terminal commands instantly.
Master the terminal with the GitHub Copilot CLI
Getting started with GitHub Copilot CLI
A beginner's guide to Copilot CLI slash commands
Learn how to switch models with /model, check token usage with /context, and resume past sessions with /resume.
Interactive vs non-interactive modes
Discover how to use the interactive mode to have GitHub Copilot run your project locally or use the non-interactive mode with the -p flag for quick summaries without leaving your shell context.
Plan, delegate, and review
We explore how to use the plan and delegate commands to create a draft pull request while you work on other tasks. After the cloud agent finishes coding, we show you how to review the changes directly in your terminal.
How to use MCP servers with GitHub Copilot CLI
Learn how to give your AI agent access to external documentation, databases, and testing tools.
How to use agents, skills, and instructions in Copilot CLI
We walk you through setting up instructions, skills, and custom agents to ensure Copilot follows your team's exact coding standards.
Start unlocking GitHub Copilot’s full potential
This is just the start—explore how GitHub Copilot can transform the way you code.