There are two different Copilot CLI tools available, and both can be installed and run simultaneously on the same machine.
| Command | What it is | Installation |
|---|---|---|
gh copilot |
A GitHub CLI extension. It integrates with your gh authentication and provides commands like suggest and explain for terminal help. |
gh extension install github/gh-copilot |
copilot |
A standalone CLI for terminal use. Can be used independently of VS Code for AI-assisted command-line interactions. | brew install copilot |