Github Copilot CLI
Copilot's response to Claude Code and Codex CLI
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GitHub Copilot CLI is GitHub's coding agent for the terminal. It takes instructions in natural language, edits files, runs commands, and connects to MCP servers, working directly in a project rather than a separate editor.
It defaults to Claude Sonnet 4 but can be switched to other models, and usage is billed through existing Copilot plans, so it fits into a team's current GitHub setup and permissions.
It is aimed at developers who already use Copilot and want an agentic, terminal-based option, comparable to Claude Code or the Codex CLI, that stays within GitHub's tooling and billing rather than adding a separate vendor.
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Why we picked it
GitHub Copilot CLI earns its spot for billing through existing Copilot plans — no new subscription to set up is worth naming for a team already paying for Copilot seats who wants a terminal agent without adding another vendor relationship.
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