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GitHub Copilot CLI

GitHub's terminal coding agent, with plan mode, subagents, and MCP.

Get GitHub Copilot CLI 4 methods
npm install -g @github/copilot
AboutGitHub

GitHub Copilot CLI is a terminal-based coding agent that reads and edits code, runs commands, and works with GitHub issues and pull requests. It supports plan mode, parallel subagents through /fleet, MCP servers, and custom model providers.

Features Verified 5/8 ✓ yes ✗ no ? not verified
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Worktrees
Keeps parallel work in separate git worktrees?
not verified
✓
Parallel agents
Runs several agent sessions at the same time?
yes
✓
Subagents
Can an agent delegate work to child agents?
yes
✓
MCP
Connects to MCP servers and their tools?
yes
?
Remote access
Can you follow or control sessions from another device?
not verified
✗
Cloud sandbox
Runs work in a hosted sandbox rather than on your machine?
no
?
Diff review
Includes a built-in diff or review screen?
not verified
✓
Plan mode
Has an explicit plan / approve-before-edit step?
yes
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