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How to Check Request Usage in GitHub Copilot CLI【/usage】

Overview#

Ever worried about burning through your monthly premium requests without realizing it?

It’s not unlimited, so running into the cap unexpectedly is no fun. The /usage command helps you keep track.


Usage#

Run this in Copilot CLI:

/copilot> /usage

Your session’s usage metrics and statistics are displayed.


/usage vs. /context#

CommandWhat it shows
/usageRequest consumption & session stats
/contextContext window token usage

/usage tells you “how many requests you’ve used.” /context tells you “how bloated your conversation is.”


Tips to Save Requests#

  • Use /plan to plan before implementing (fewer wasted attempts)
  • Use /compact to compress conversations (work more efficiently)
  • Use /clear to reset when the conversation is going nowhere

How to Check Request Usage in GitHub Copilot CLI【/usage】
https://naonao-na.com/en/posts/github-copilot-cli-usage/
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2026-03-28