Can I use Claude models within the GitHub Copilot CLI?

Yes, you can select different AI models, including Claude 3.5 Sonnet, by using the `/model` slash command within the Copilot CLI interface.

How do I install GitHub Copilot CLI using this skill?

The skill provides platform-specific commands: use `brew install copilot-cli` for macOS, `winget install GitHub.Copilot` for Windows, or `npm install -g @github/copilot` for Node.js environments.

How do I manage MCP servers in Copilot CLI?

You can use the `/mcp add` command for interactive setup, `/mcp show` to list active servers, or edit the configuration directly in ~/.copilot/mcp-config.json.

What is the difference between a Copilot Skill and a Custom Agent?

Skills provide task-specific instructions and scripts (stored in .github/skills), while Custom Agents are specialized profiles for different personas or project types.

GitHub Copilot CLI Expert

Name: GitHub Copilot CLI Expert
Author: rysweet

byrysweet

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Productivity & Workflow

Provides comprehensive guidance on installing, configuring, and extending the GitHub Copilot command-line interface for agentic workflows.

This skill equips Claude with specialized knowledge of the GitHub Copilot CLI ecosystem, enabling it to assist users with installation across multiple platforms, authentication setups, and the advanced use of slash commands. It covers critical extensibility features like Model Context Protocol (MCP) server integration, the creation of custom skills, and the management of specialized agent profiles to streamline developer workflows. Whether you are troubleshooting authentication or setting up custom repository-wide instructions, this skill provides the precise commands and best practices needed to master the Copilot terminal experience.

Key Features

01Expert configuration for authentication via browser login or Personal Access Tokens (PAT)

02Comprehensive reference for slash commands, keyboard shortcuts, and context management

03Cross-platform installation and update procedures for Windows, macOS, and Linux

04Instructions for creating and deploying domain-specific Copilot skills

0525 GitHub stars

06Guidance on extending functionality using MCP servers and custom agent profiles

Use Cases

01Developing custom repository-level skills to standardize coding patterns across a team

02Setting up a new terminal environment with GitHub Copilot CLI and custom MCP toolsets

03Troubleshooting CLI connectivity, authentication tokens, and organization policy issues

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add rysweet/amplihack github-copilot-cli

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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