New in GitHub Copilot CLI: Bring GitHub right into your terminal
GitHub announces updates to GitHub Copilot CLI that add a terminal UI and tighter GitHub platform workflows, including tabs for issues and pull requests, quick access to gists, and slash-command driven actions like creating PRs and assigning reviewers from the terminal.
Overview
The video introduces new GitHub Copilot CLI updates focused on bringing more of the GitHub experience into the terminal.
Terminal user interface (TUI)
- Adds a new terminal user interface (TUI)
- Uses a native GitHub color palette
- Includes dedicated tabs for:
- Issues
- Pull requests
- Provides instant access to gists
Working with issues and pull requests from the terminal
- Demonstrates assigning team members
- Demonstrates creating pull requests using simple slash commands
Copilot-assisted code review
- Shows how to ask Copilot to review code without switching back to the browser