GitHub Copilot CLI: Queue, Steer, and Stop Messages During Running Requests
GitHub CopilotGitHub Copilot CLI now lets developers send follow-up messages while a request is still processing, replacing the static blocked state with three interactive options. When a request is in progress, the Send button becomes a dropdown offering Add to Queue (process after the current response), Steer with Message (redirect the ongoing response), and Stop and Send (cancel and start fresh).
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Stay in control of a running Copilot CLI request
When working on longer tasks in Copilot CLI sessions, you can now send follow-up messages while a request is still running, instead of waiting for it to finish. The Send button becomes a dropdown with three options.
Add to Queue
Queue a message to be processed after the current response completes. Useful for lining up the next step without interrupting the agent.
Steer with Message
Tell the current request to yield once the active tool execution finishes, then process your new message immediately. Use this to redirect the agent when it is heading in the wrong direction.
Stop and Send
Stop the current turn and immediately send your new message, starting fresh. The feature ships as part of the June 22, 2026 JetBrains and CLI update.