Use Ctrl+S in GitHub Copilot CLI to submit your prompt while preserving the input text — handy for iterating on prompts or running partial checks.

Use the /delegate command in GitHub Copilot CLI to hand off your session to GitHub's Copilot coding agent, which will implement changes and create a PR for you.

Use the /diff command in GitHub Copilot CLI to quickly review all code changes made during your session.

Use the /init command in GitHub Copilot CLI to create repository-specific instruction files so Copilot follows your project's coding conventions automatically.

Use the /experimental command in GitHub Copilot CLI to unlock cutting-edge features like Autopilot mode that are still in development.

Use the @ mention in GitHub Copilot CLI to explicitly add files or folders to context, ensuring Copilot references exactly what you need.

Use the /model command in GitHub Copilot CLI to switch between available AI models like Claude Sonnet, GPT-5, and more.

Use the /plan command in GitHub Copilot CLI to create an implementation plan before writing code, reducing wasted effort and rework.