A powerful CLI bridge to GitHub Copilot enabling automated code generation, file editing, and shell task execution using cutting-edge LLMs.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install openclaw-copilot-cli
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install openclaw-copilot-cli using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
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Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is Copilot CLI?
Copilot CLI allows developers to harness the power of GitHub Copilot directly from the terminal or within automated workflows. It provides a seamless interface for executing code generation, performing complex file edits, and managing shell tasks using advanced models like Claude Sonnet and high-tier GPT versions. As part of the Openclaw Skills ecosystem, it enables agents to programmatically interact with codebase resources and system environments through simple shell commands or interactive PTY sessions.
Copilot CLI Use Cases
- Automating repetitive shell tasks and generating system summaries using natural language.
- Programmatic code generation and file modification within CI/CD or agentic workflows.
- Executing complex coding tasks using specific high-performance LLM models like Claude 3.5 Sonnet.
- Rapid prototyping of scripts and server configurations via terminal prompts.
How Copilot CLI Works
- The skill interfaces with the GitHub Copilot CLI via the system execution layer.
- It authenticates through a GitHub account to access the Copilot subscription and advanced model endpoints.
- Users or agents provide natural language prompts which the CLI processes using specified models.
- The command execution applies changes, generates files, or returns text output based on flags like --allow-all or --silent.
- Logs and session data are stored locally for auditability and session sharing.
Copilot CLI Setup
Install the CLI globally via npm or Homebrew:
npm install -g @github/copilot
# Or on macOS
brew install copilot-cli
Verify the installation:
copilot --help
Authenticate by running the interactive mode and typing /login to link your GitHub account:
copilot
# Inside the interactive shell:
/login
Copilot CLI Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill interacts with local system files and generates specific metadata for session tracking.
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Logs | Debugging information stored at ~/.copilot/logs/. |
| Sessions | Full interaction history can be exported as session.md using the --share flag. |
| Custom Instructions | Automatically loads context from AGENTS.md unless the --no-custom-instructions flag is used. |
| Model Configuration | Allows targeting specific LLMs such as claude-sonnet-4.6 or gpt-5.3-codex via the --model flag. |
Copilot CLI Advanced Features
- Support for high-tier models including Claude and GPT-5 for complex reasoning within Openclaw Skills.
- One-shot execution mode using the --silent and --allow-all flags for non-interactive automation.
- Integration with custom instructions from local agent configuration files to maintain project context.
- Session sharing capabilities for exporting full interaction histories to Markdown for documentation.
- Interactive PTY support allowing for manual intervention or step-by-step confirmation during complex tasks.
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