GitHub Copilot CLI Goes GA, Expands AI in the Terminal
GitHub has announced Copilot CLI is generally available, extending AI-assisted development into the terminal. The tool offers a Suggest mode to turn natural-language prompts into shell commands or Git operations, and an Explain mode to break down existing scripts. It has evolved to include agent-like features (Explore, Task) and an Autopilot mode for autonomous, multi-step workflows. GPT-5.4 and Claude 4.5 model options are supported. To use Copilot CLI, you need an active Copilot subscription and the latest GitHub CLI, with support for Bash, Zsh, and PowerShell. GitHub emphasizes reduced context switching and requires explicit review before executing commands to curb hallucinations, signaling a major enterprise-friendly push for AI-powered terminal workflows in DevOps.