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A cheat sheet to slash commands in GitHub Copilot CLI

…The list of allowed tools has been reset. External services commands /agent : Select a custom agent. Custom agents let you target specialized tasks or integrations.  When to use: Switching agent configurations by…

Jan 21, 2026 · Jacklyn Carroll

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Explore a repository using Copilot on the web - GitHub Changelog

…account management copilot enterprise management tools May.14 Release GitHub Copilot app is now available in technical preview client apps copilot May.14 Improvement Copilot cloud agent supports auto model selection copilot…

Mar 11, 2026 · Allison

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Enable Copilot cloud agent via custom properties - GitHub Changelog

Back to changelog You can now selectively enable GitHub Copilot cloud agent (CCA) access on a per-organization basis. Previously, enterprise admins and AI managers could only enable the agent everywhere, disable…

Apr 15, 2026 · Allison

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Pick a model for @copilot in pull request comments - GitHub Changelog

…May.08 Release Copilot code review comment types now in usage metrics API account management copilot enterprise management tools May.08 Release More flexible secrets and variables for Copilot cloud agent copilot…

Mar 5, 2026

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Building an emoji list generator with the GitHub Copilot CLI

…In the CLI, we used some really cool tools all together: 📋  Plan mode 🤖  Autopilot mode 🔀  Multi-model  workflow 🚩  The  allow-all tools flag 🐙 The  GitHub MCP server If you’d like…

Apr 17, 2026 · Cassidy Williams

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Ask @copilot to resolve merge conflicts on pull requests - GitHub Changelog

Back to changelog Copilot coding agent can now resolve merge conflicts on pull requests. To ask Copilot to resolve merge conflicts, mention @copilot in a comment and tell it what to do…

Mar 26, 2026 · Allison

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GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio — February update - GitHub Changelog

…account management copilot enterprise management tools May.14 Release GitHub Copilot app is now available in technical preview client apps copilot May.14 Improvement Copilot cloud agent supports auto model selection copilot…

Mar 4, 2026 · Allison

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Dependabot alerts are now assignable to AI agents for remediation - GitHub Changelog

…Both tools work together: Dependabot automatically keeps your dependencies current, and coding agents help tackle the fixes that require deeper analysis. Always review agent output AI-generated fixes are not always correct…

Apr 7, 2026 · Allison

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Run multiple agents at once with /fleet in Copilot CLI

…Use custom agents for different jobs You can define specialized agents in .github/agents/ and reference them in your /fleet prompt. Each agent can specify its own model, tools, and instructions. Be…

Apr 1, 2026 · Matt Nigh, Brian LaFlamme

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Secret scanning with GitHub MCP Server is now generally available - GitHub Changelog

…In Visual Studio Code, install the advanced-security agent plugin, then use /secret-scanning in Copilot Chat to start your prompt. Ask your agent to scan your current changes for exposed secrets…

May 5, 2026 · Allison