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GitHub Copilot CLI for Mac

Brings the power of Copilot coding agent directly to your terminal

Quick answer: GitHub Copilot CLI is a terminal emulator for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask copilot-cli. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 17,177 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What GitHub Copilot CLI is

GitHub Copilot CLI is a terminal emulator for macOS: brings the power of Copilot coding agent directly to your terminal.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/concepts/agents/about-copilot-cli.

How to install GitHub Copilot CLI

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask copilot-cli.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install GitHub Copilot CLI on Mac?

Run brew install --cask copilot-cli in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is GitHub Copilot CLI open source?

Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (github/copilot-cli), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.

Does GitHub Copilot CLI run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is GitHub Copilot CLI?

It was installed 17,177 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #118 in this catalogue.

What version of GitHub Copilot CLI is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.0.103.