GitHub Copilot CLI
v1.0.105FreemiumReleased 28 Oct 2026
GitHub's Copilot coding agent in your terminal, linked to your repos, issues and PRs. By GitHub, Inc.
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
By the ToolsBharat teamUpdated 28 Oct 2026How we check
Quick answer
GitHub Copilot CLI is freemium software for Windows, macOS and Linux from GitHub, Inc.. GitHub's Copilot coding agent in your terminal, linked to your repos, issues and PRs. Download it only from docs.github.com. The latest version we track is 1.0.105 (28 Oct 2026). ToolsBharat links straight to the publisher's own download page, with no bundled offers.
- Latest version:
- 1.0.105 (28 Oct 2026)
- Publisher:
- GitHub, Inc.
- Official site:
- github.com
- Licence:
- Freemium — Proprietary; included in Copilot Free, with paid Pro, Pro+ and Max plans
- Requirements:
- Windows, macOS, Linux
Our verdict
Copilot CLI brings GitHub's coding agent to the command line, with a plan mode, custom agents and GitHub's MCP server built in. Its strength is tight integration with your GitHub repositories, issues and pull requests. It needs a GitHub account with a Copilot plan, and usage counts against that plan's allowance; organisation admins can switch it off.
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Key features
- Interactive and scripted modes, with a plan mode before code is written
- Natural-language access to your GitHub repos, issues and pull requests
- GitHub MCP server included, plus custom MCP servers
- Custom agents for specialised tasks
- Asks for approval before running actions
Pros
- Pro: Free Copilot plan includes CLI access
- Pro: MSI installers for Windows x64 and ARM64, plus WinGet
- Pro: Publishes a SHA256SUMS file alongside release downloads
Cons
- Con: Proprietary licence despite the public repo
- Con: Usage is limited by your Copilot plan
- Con: Can be disabled by your organisation's Copilot policy
What's new in 1.0.105
See what changed in 1.0.105 in the official release notes
Version history
Version 1.0.105Latest
28 Oct 2026- SHA-256
- The developer does not publish one
- Source
- Release notes
Official downloads by platform
For Windows, use the Download button. Other platforms go straight to the publisher's own page or official store.
Requirements
- OS
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Architecture
- x64, ARM64
- Also needs
- Active GitHub Copilot plan; PowerShell 6+ on Windows; Node.js 22+ only for the npm install method
Licence
- Type
- Freemium
- Licence
- Proprietary; included in Copilot Free, with paid Pro, Pro+ and Max plans
- Publisher
- github.com
Where these facts come from
- GitHub repository
- GitHub release 1.0.105
- Install Copilot CLI (GitHub Docs)
- About Copilot CLI (GitHub Docs)
- Copilot plans
- Licence
Checked 30 Oct 2026
FAQ
Do I need a paid Copilot subscription?
No. GitHub's plans page lists Copilot CLI as included in Copilot Free. Paid plans start at US$10 a month (Pro) and raise the usage available.
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