GitHub Copilot CLI Enterprise Plugins Now in Public Preview
Enterprise admins can now distribute custom plugins and agents to GitHub Copilot CLI users across their organization. Auto-install plugins via settings.json to reduce onboarding time and enforce governance standards.
TL;DR
- Enterprise admins can now configure and distribute plugins to Copilot CLI users across their org
- Plugins auto-install via settings.json in .github-private/.github/copilot/settings.json
- Requires Copilot Business or Copilot Enterprise licenses
New
- Enterprise plugin marketplaces — Define baseline plugin standards in settings.json and automatically distribute them to all licensed Copilot CLI users in your enterprise
- Auto-install on authentication — Specify plugins to install automatically when users authenticate with Copilot CLI, reducing onboarding friction
- Governance hooks and MCP configs — Define enterprise-wide hooks and MCP configurations that are always enabled, strengthening your governance strategy
- Existing agent source org support — If you've already configured a source organization for custom agents, your plugin settings will use that same .github-private repository
How to Get Started
- Create or update .github-private/.github/copilot/settings.json in your enterprise repository with your plugin marketplace configuration
- Confirm your configuration is active on the Agents page under AI controls in your enterprise settings
- See the Enterprise managed client settings documentation for detailed setup instructions
Update: This feature is now in public preview. Enable it in your enterprise GitHub settings under AI controls.
Source: GitHub Changelog
