Releases · github/copilot-cli

2026-01-29

Compaction messages show clearer command hints to view checkpoint summaries
Press Ctrl+X then / to run slash commands without losing your input
Improve /diff command with better visual indicators and scroll acceleration
Add /allow-all and /yolo commands to auto-approve all permissions during a session
Add Copilot option for agent creation wizard to generate name, description, and instructions based on initial agent description
Add LSP (Language Server Protocol) tool for code intelligence (requires staff flag)
Sessions get AI-generated names from first message
Skills remain effective after conversation history is compacted
/usage now includes token consumption from sub-agents (e.g., the general-purpose agent)
Support .claude/commands/ single-file commands as simpler alternative to skills
Skills load correctly on Windows
Add /diff command to review session changes
Undo/rewind to previous states with double-Esc

Added

Press Ctrl+X then / to run slash commands without losing your input
Add LSP (Language Server Protocol) tool for code intelligence (requires experimental flag)
Add /diff command to review session changes

Improved

Fixed

/usage now includes token consumption from sub-agents (e.g., the general-purpose agent)

2026-01-28

Fix a regression that caused "Invalid session id" errors for agent shell calls
CLI header uses middle-truncation for paths in narrow terminals, preserving first and last folders
Skills from parent directories are now invocable and work in non-git directories

2026-01-28

/mcp show <server-name> displays server details and available tools
Header layout adapts better to narrow terminal widths
Plan mode input text is more readable
Content pasted into the prompt over 30 KB is automatically saved to workspace files
Homebrew tools work correctly on macOS with zsh as default shell
Add --acp flag to start as Agent Client Protocol server
Directories now appear in @mention autocomplete
Session summary displays accurate line counts

2026-01-27

Skill names can include uppercase letters
Ctrl+E moves cursor to end of line when typing without expanding timeline
/skills add works with directories that contain SKILL.md directly
Subagent timeline entries display with bold, capitalized names
Timeline entries show filled circle for success status
Improve horizontal alignment of UI elements
Simplify compaction timeline entries
Create custom agents through interactive CLI wizard
Tool filtering flags now apply to subagents
Error messages consistently reference /login and /logout commands
Add copilot version and copilot update commands
preToolUse hooks can deny tool execution and modify arguments
Fix PTY leak in bash session handling
/plugin install supports GitHub repos, URLs, and local paths
Add /experimental command and --experimental flag to opt into experimental features
Add /init command to generate Copilot instructions
Reorder model picker list for better organization
Plugins can provide custom agents
Open plan files in VS Code on WSL and devcontainers
/diff shows changes from entire repository when run from subdirectory
/skills add correctly counts skills when directory path has trailing slash
Undo/rewind shows accurate count of affected files
Pre-releases on GitHub now show detailed changelog notes

Pre-release 0.0.396-0

2026-01-26

Select escape item shows blinking cursor to indicate text input
/mcp show displays all configured MCP servers including defaults and servers from additional configuration.
/mcp show displays servers from installed plugins
Rewind shows clear warning in non-git repos or repos without commits
Cursor hides when terminal loses focus
Formatted text and links display correctly when wrapping
Load local shell configuration in agent sessions
Plugin skills are now usable by the agent
CLI handles missing tree-sitter files gracefully instead of crashing
Completed tool calls display in prompt mode
Add commenting to /diff mode for line-specific feedback

2026-01-24

Deduplicate identical model instruction files to save context
Exit summary displays accurate usage metrics instead of zeros
Getting git branch works in repositories with no commits
Add support for GitHub Enterprise Cloud (*.ghe.com) in /delegate command
Directory path uses consistent muted text color with git branch and model display
Plugin skills work in agent responses
Timeline hides startup messages to reduce noise
Fixed timeline entry regression where read_agent and other tools showed incorrect content
Git status updates on-demand instead of polling every 15 seconds
SDK supports infinite sessions with automatic context compaction
Memory loading errors are handled gracefully without user warnings
/delegate command accepts optional prompt, uses conversation context
Auto-update no longer removes old CLI package versions
Improve task completion with clearer detached process guidance
Simplified bottom bar by hiding some keyboard hints
Queue slash commands alongside messages using Ctrl+D
Press / to search sessions in /resume

2026-01-23

Show conversation compaction status as timeline messages instead of header indicator
Memory loading no longer warns when outside a Git repository
Add support for GHE Cloud (*.ghe.com) remote custom agents
Plugin uninstall now works correctly
Expose MCP server and tool names in tool.execution_start events for better error handling
Add Esc-Esc to undo file changes to any previous snapshot

2026-01-22

Releases: github/copilot-cli