Copilot CLI v0.0.399: Slash Commands & Session Names
Copilot CLI 0.0.399 adds slash command input preservation, AI-named sessions, permission auto-approval, and fixes skills persistence on Windows.
TL;DR
- Ctrl+X then / runs slash commands without losing input
- Sessions now get AI-generated names from first message
- New `/allow-all` and `/yolo` commands auto-approve permissions
- Skills persist after conversation compaction; Windows support fixed
New
- Slash command input preservation — Press Ctrl+X then / to run commands without clearing your current input.
- AI-generated session names — Sessions automatically name themselves based on your first message instead of generic labels.
- /allow-all and /yolo commands — Auto-approve all permission requests during a session without manual confirmation.
- Copilot agent creation wizard — Generate agent name, description, and instructions from an initial description.
- LSP tool for code intelligence — Language Server Protocol support added (staff flag required).
- .claude/commands/ single-file commands — Simpler alternative to skills for custom commands.
- Double-Esc undo/rewind — Jump back to previous session states.
- /usage token tracking — Now includes consumption from sub-agents like the general-purpose agent.
- Improved /diff command — Better visual indicators and scroll acceleration for reviewing changes.
- Clearer compaction messages — Command hints now show how to view checkpoint summaries.
Fixed
- Skills now remain effective after conversation history is compacted.
- Skills load correctly on Windows.
Update: npm install -g @github/copilot-cli@0.0.399
Source: Copilot CLI
