github-copilot-cli

Explain a command

$ gh copilot explain "[command]"

$ gh copilot suggest "[what you want to do]"

$ gh copilot config

$ gh copilot alias [bash|zsh|fish]

gh copilot command [args]

GitHub Copilot CLI is an AI-powered command-line assistant that explains commands and suggests shell commands based on natural language descriptions. It is a GitHub CLI extension that helps users understand complex commands and discover the right command for a task without memorizing syntax.
The tool supports various shells and command-line tools, providing interactive suggestions that can be copied or executed directly.

explain command

Get explanation of a command.

Suggest command for task.

Configure Copilot CLI.

Get alias configuration for shell.

Requires GitHub Copilot subscription. Needs internet connection. Suggestions may not always be accurate. Review commands before executing. Privacy considerations for command data.

GitHub Copilot CLI was released as a GitHub CLI extension after the success of GitHub Copilot for code. It extends AI assistance from code editors to the command line.

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