GitHub Copilot CLI Now Available for Terminal Testing

GitHub has launched a public preview of GitHub Copilot CLI, bringing AI-powered coding assistance directly to your terminal.

What Is GitHub Copilot CLI?

The new tool allows developers to work locally with an AI agent that understands your code and GitHub context. You can now build, debug, refactor, and analyze code through natural language conversations right from the command line.

Key Features

• Native GitHub integration: Direct access to repositories, issues, and pull requests
• Seamless authentication: Uses your existing GitHub account
• Claude Sonnet 4.5 by default: Option to switch between available models
• MCP server support: Includes GitHub MCP server with support for custom servers
• Synchronous local work: Real-time AI assistance in your development environment

How to Get Started

Getting started is straightforward:

1. Install globally using a simple npm command
2. Launch Copilot in your project folder
3. Start coding with AI assistance

Availability & Pricing

GitHub Copilot CLI is available for:

• Copilot Pro
• Copilot Pro+
• Copilot Business
• Copilot Enterprise

Important note: Each prompt sent to GitHub Copilot CLI counts as one premium request against your monthly subscription quota.