GitHub Copilot CLI Now Runs Natively in Coder Workspaces

In software development, efficiency wins. Whether you’re automating the routine or accelerating delivery, every second counts. That’s why we’re excited to announce GitHub Copilot CLI is now available inside Coder workspaces and fully supported in Coder Tasks.

Copilot CLI brings natural language coding to the terminal. Built on Node.js and integrated with MCP, it supports advanced models like Claude Sonnet 4/4.5 and GPT-5. All you need is a GitHub Copilot subscription.

Let’s look at what this means inside Coder.

To get started, drop the following snippet to your existing Coder Template or check Coder Registry for detailed examples.

Everyday dev tasks, now effortless

Copilot CLI turns your terminal into a smarter, faster teammate. Here’s how it fits right into your flow:

GitHub workflow automation

Stay in your terminal. Move faster in GitHub.

No tabs. No context switching. Just focus, right where you work.

Upgrade dependencies and fix security issues
Copilot CLI helps you catch and correct vulnerabilities without breaking a sweat.

It scans your project, updates your packages, manages breaking changes, and runs tests — all inside a Coder Task.

Why GitHub Copilot CLI works better in Coder

Copilot CLI is powerful on its own. But inside Coder, it becomes transformative:

Integrated workspace experience
Everything runs securely inside your Coder workspace or Coder Task. No setup. No surprises.

Natural language GitHub control
Skip the syntax. Use your words. Get what you need, fast.

Smarter dependency management
Update packages. Handle breaking changes. Verify with tests — all on autopilot.

Automated environment provisioning
From zero to ready, instantly. For anyone, on any team.

Parallelize your work
With Coder Tasks, run multiple copilot sessions in the background.

Build smarter, move faster

GitHub Copilot CLI helps developers stay productive. Inside Coder, it helps teams scale that productivity with structure, repeatability, and speed. Whether you’re reviewing pull requests, squashing bugs, or onboarding new hires, your Coder terminal now works as smart as you do.

It’s another step toward a future where your dev environment doesn’t just run commands. It understands them.