GitHub Copilot CLI

GitHub Copilot CLI brings Copilot's AI to your terminal, letting you ask questions about commands, generate shell scripts from natural language, and get explanations for complex command-line operations. Integrates with your GitHub account. Best for developers already using Copilot who want terminal access.

AI ToolFree Tier: Included with GitHub Copilot subscription; free for studentsCompany: GitHub (Microsoft)Category: CLI ToolsQuick Start: Install via gh extension install github/gh-copilot → gh copilot → Ask 'explain docker compose up' or request a script

GitHub Copilot CLI

GitHub's AI for the terminal — explain commands, generate scripts, fix errors

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GitHub Copilot CLI brings Copilot's AI to your terminal, letting you ask questions about commands, generate shell scripts from natural language, and get explanations for complex command-line operations. Integrates with your GitHub account. Best for developers already using Copilot who want terminal access.

FREE TIER
Included with GitHub Copilot subscription; free for students
COMPANY
GitHub (Microsoft)
CATEGORY
CLI Tools › Coding Agents
PRIVACY
Same as Copilot; code may train models on free tier
TAGS
codinggithubterminalshellcli

QUICK START

Install via gh extension install github/gh-copilot → gh copilot → Ask 'explain docker compose up' or request a script

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