GitHub Copilot CLI terminal interface now GA
GitHub Copilot CLI's redesigned terminal interface is now generally available, offering a tabbed layout for interacting with issues, pull requests, and gists directly from the command line. The update includes a guided, in-session experience for configuring tools like MCP servers, skills, and plugins, along with a cleaner, more accessible UI with theme-aware colors and screen reader support. Users can update the CLI by running `copilot update` in their terminal.
- →Tabbed layout for issues, pull requests, and gists
- →In-session tool configuration
- →Cleaner and more accessible user interface
- →Update and feedback mechanism
Features (2) ›
- Tabbed layout for issues, pull requests, and gists
The Copilot CLI now offers a tabbed interface within interactive sessions, allowing users to browse issues, pull requests, and gists directly from the terminal. Users can highlight items, add references to prompts, open them in a browser, or search GitHub without leaving their command-line environment.
- In-session tool configuration
Users can now configure Copilot CLI tools, including MCP servers, skills, and plugins, through a guided, interactive in-session experience. This eliminates the need for manual configuration file edits and allows new servers to be available immediately after installation.
Enhancements (1) ›
- Cleaner and more accessible user interface
The updated interface features theme-aware semantic colors and responsive components that adapt to narrow terminals. It also includes improved accessibility with automatic screen reader support, adjustable color modes, and disabled animations when a screen reader is detected.
Notes (1) ›
- Update and feedback mechanism
GitHub Copilot CLI can be updated by running `copilot update` in the terminal. Users are encouraged to share feedback via the `/feedback` command within a CLI session or by opening an issue in the public repository.
https://github.blog/changelog/2026-06-23-copilot-cli-new-terminal-interface-is-generally-available