Copilot CLI v1.0.39: Background Tasks & Remote Status Hints
Copilot CLI 1.0.39 adds background task execution, new ACP slash commands, and better remote connection hints. Smoother session management and fewer false crash reports.
TL;DR
- Background task execution with Ctrl+X → B — move running commands out of the way
- New slash commands for ACP sessions: /compact, /context, /usage, /env
- Better /remote status output with actionable connection hints
- Improved session picker and slash command argument detection
New
- Background task execution — Press Ctrl+X → B to move the current running task or shell command to the background without interrupting it
- ACP slash commands — /compact, /context, /usage, and /env now available for ACP sessions
- /remote status hints — Connection state output now includes actionable guidance for each status
- Slash command argument picker — Opens immediately at exact command boundaries without requiring a trailing space
- ACP permission toggle — Allow-all permission mode can now be toggled via session configuration
Fixed
- Transient pipe errors on child process stdio streams no longer crash the CLI or trigger false crash reports
- Session picker now has better tab layout, status display, and progressive loading for faster navigation
Update: npm install -g @github/copilot-cli@latest or check the release page for your platform.
Source: Copilot CLI
