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Copilot CLI v0.0.404-0: Tasks & Agent Shell

Copilot CLI adds task management and expands agent access to all users. GITHUB_TOKEN now works in agent shells.

Copilot CLI v0.0.404-0: Tasks & Agent Shell

TL;DR

  • New /tasks command to view and manage background tasks
  • Background agents now enabled for all users
  • GITHUB_TOKEN accessible in agent shell sessions

New

  • /tasks command — View and manage background tasks running in your CLI sessions.
  • Background agents for all users — Agent functionality is now universally available instead of limited rollout.

Improved

  • /delegate messaging — Simplified and clarified command output for better clarity.
  • GITHUB_TOKEN in agent shell — Environment variable is now accessible within agent shell sessions for authenticated operations.

Update with: npm install -g @github/copilot-cli@latest

Source: Copilot CLI

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