Welcome back to GitHub Copilot CLI for Beginners! In this series (available in video and blog format), we’ll give you everything you need to get started using GitHub Copilot CLI. So far in this series, we’ve covered how to get started and when to use interactive and non-interactive modes. In this edition, we’ll learn what slash commands are, why they matter, and how to use slash commands to control GitHub Copilot efficiently. You can complete tasks like switching models, checking token usage, and resuming past sessions right from your terminal.
Let’s dive in!
Understanding slash commands in GitHub Copilot CLI
When working in Copilot CLI, one of the most powerful concepts to learn early on is slash commands. Slash commands are built-in controls that you can access directly from the command line. Acting as your control surface within Copilot CLI, slash commands allow you to:
Guide Copilot’s behavior
