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Copilot CLI

Copilot CLI is GitHub’s command-line interface for using Copilot as an agent in the terminal that can read, write, and run code in your local environment.

It works against your checked out repositories and GitHub context to explore a codebase, implement changes, and open pull requests. All this behind explicit user approvals for file edits and command execution.

The tool can be extended with Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers to add custom capabilities and integrates with existing GitHub workflows.

Official website: github.com/features/copilot/cli

A person with headphones sits beside a robot labeled Copilot typing at a retro computer, with panels reading PLAN, EDIT, TEST, a GitHub console, and a Python logo chip labeled Auto-Pilot.

Tutorial

How to Get Started With the GitHub Copilot CLI

Learn how to install, authenticate, and use the GitHub Copilot CLI to plan, write, and review Python code from your terminal with AI agents.

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By Leodanis Pozo Ramos • Updated July 3, 2026
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