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How to Update GitHub Copilot CLI with the /update Command

Overview#

GitHub Copilot CLI added the /update slash command, allowing you to update to the latest version without leaving the CLI.



Usage#

Simply launch Copilot CLI and run:

/copilot> /update

If a newer version is available, it will be downloaded and installed automatically.


Comparison with Previous Update Methods#

Before the /update command was added, you had to run a separate terminal command depending on how you installed Copilot CLI:

Install methodPrevious update command
npmnpm install -g @github/copilot
Install scriptcurl -fsSL https://gh.io/copilot-install | bash
Homebrewbrew upgrade copilot-cli
WinGetwinget upgrade GitHub.Copilot

With /update, you no longer need to remember these — everything stays inside the CLI.


Checking Your Version#

After updating, verify your version:

copilot --version

Or view the changelog from inside the CLI:

/copilot> /changelog

How to Update GitHub Copilot CLI with the /update Command
https://naonao-na.com/en/posts/github-copilot-cli-update/
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2026-03-04