GitHub Copilot CLI: Redesigned Terminal Interface Now Generally Available
GitHub CopilotGitHub made the redesigned Copilot CLI terminal interface generally available, adding a tabbed layout that surfaces Issues, Pull Requests, and Gists inside the session, guided in-session configuration commands, and accessibility improvements.
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GitHub Copilot CLI: Redesigned Terminal Interface Now Generally Available
GitHub has made the redesigned terminal interface for Copilot CLI generally available, following its preview at Microsoft Build 2026.
What's new
- Tabbed layout in the CLI. Issues, Pull Requests, and Gists are now surfaced directly inside an interactive Copilot CLI session, letting developers navigate GitHub context without leaving the terminal.
- Guided in-session configuration. Tool setup is handled through commands like
/mcp,/skills, and/settingsrather than manual file editing. - Accessibility improvements. Theme-aware color modes, screen reader auto-detection, and responsive components.
Why it matters
The redesign turns the Copilot CLI from a single-prompt tool into a navigable workspace, keeping GitHub context (issues, PRs, gists) one keystroke away while you work in the terminal.