github-copilot-cli

AI-powered command-line assistant for shell commands

TLDR

Launch the interactive Copilot agent

$ gh copilot

Run a one-off prompt non-interactively

$ gh copilot -p "[how do I rebase onto main?]"

Pick a specific model

$ gh copilot --model [claude-sonnet-4.5]

Remove the bundled Copilot binary

$ gh copilot --remove

gh copilot (previously an extension with suggest and explain subcommands) is now a thin launcher that downloads and runs the standalone copilot binary — GitHub's agentic coding assistant. The older suggest/explain/config/alias subcommands are deprecated; invoke copilot for an interactive agent session or pass -p for scripted use.The tool supports various shells and command-line tools, providing interactive suggestions that can be copied or executed directly.

PARAMETERS

-p, --prompt TEXT

Run a one-off prompt and print the response.

--model MODEL

Select the LLM model used by Copilot.

--allow-tool TOOL, --deny-tool TOOL, --allow-all-tools

Per-tool execution policy for the agent's built-in tools.

--banner

Force the startup banner (useful inside scripts).

--experimental

Opt in to experimental features.

--remove

Uninstall the bundled standalone copilot binary managed by gh.

SLASH COMMANDS (interactive mode)

/login

Authenticate with GitHub Copilot.

/model

Switch the active model.

/lsp

Configure Language Server Protocol integrations.

/feedback

Send feedback to GitHub.

CAVEATS

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

HISTORY

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.