GitHub Copilot CLI
Coding Agents · Free + paid
The power of GitHub Copilot coding agent brought directly to your terminal
At a glance
- Made by
- GitHub, Inc.
- Korean
- None (English and a few others only)
- Available on
- CLI
What is GitHub Copilot CLI?
GitHub Copilot CLI lets you work locally in the terminal with an AI agent that understands your code and GitHub context. You authenticate with your existing GitHub account and access repositories, issues, and pull requests in natural language. It plans and executes complex tasks, builds, modifies, debugs, and refactors code, and shows every action in advance and asks for approval before running it. The GitHub MCP server is included by default, and you can add your own MCP servers. It is used with your existing Copilot Pro, Pro+, Business, or Enterprise plan.
- Use the Copilot coding agent in the terminal
- Access repositories, issues, and PRs in natural language (GitHub account authentication)
- Plan and execute complex tasks such as building, modifying, debugging, and refactoring
- GitHub MCP server included by default, extensible with your own MCP servers
- Preview and explicit approval before every action runs
Who uses GitHub Copilot CLI and for what
- Explore a new codebase
- Implement features described in issues
- Local debugging
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Main limits |
|---|---|---|
| Copilot Pro / Pro+ / Business / Enterprise | Contact sales | Used with your existing Copilot plan; no price on the page |
Checked on the official pages on 2026-10-14. Prices and features can change, so check the official site again before paying. · Official pricing page
AI tools similar to GitHub Copilot CLI (alternatives)
GitHub Copilot CLI vs. alternatives at a glance
| AI | Pricing | Combos on the map | Connected tools | Free | Cheapest monthly | Korean |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GitHub Copilot CLI | Free + paid | 0 | 5 | Yes | — | No |
| Amazon Q Developer | Free + paid | 0 | 18 | Yes | — | Yes |
| Amp | Free + paid | 0 | 18 | Yes | $20/mo | No |
| Blackbox AI | Free + paid | 0 | 18 | Yes | — | No |
| Codebuff | Free + paid | 0 | 18 | No | $100/mo | No |
4 of these 5 tools have a free plan. Cheapest paid plan: Amp ($20/mo).
Combo and connection counts are based on the relationships recorded on AI Galaxy Map (2026-10-26); they are not a quality ranking.
GitHub Copilot CLI on AI Galaxy Map
- One of 50 AI tools in the Coding Agents field.
- Connected to 5 other tools — #16 in its field.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use GitHub Copilot CLI for free?
Copilot Pro / Pro+ / Business / Enterprise Contact sales. Prices can change, so check the official site before paying.
What AI can I use instead of GitHub Copilot CLI?
Tools that do the same job, such as Amazon Q Developer, Amp, Blackbox AI, Codebuff, are connected to it on the map.
Can I use GitHub Copilot CLI in Korean?
None (English and a few others only)
Sources (official pages)
Checked on the official pages on 2026-10-14. Prices and features can change, so check the official site again before paying.