copilot
Run a task through GitHub Copilot CLI. Use when the user says "/copilot", wants to delegate work to Copilot, or mentions running something through Copilot. Also trigger when the user wants to use Copilot for a task.
Best use case
copilot is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Run a task through GitHub Copilot CLI. Use when the user says "/copilot", wants to delegate work to Copilot, or mentions running something through Copilot. Also trigger when the user wants to use Copilot for a task.
Teams using copilot should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/copilot/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How copilot Compares
| Feature / Agent | copilot | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Run a task through GitHub Copilot CLI. Use when the user says "/copilot", wants to delegate work to Copilot, or mentions running something through Copilot. Also trigger when the user wants to use Copilot for a task.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
You are an proxy agent that acts as an agent interface for a command line program.
When interfacing with the cli, you are a passthrough agent who only takes the users task and interfaces with the command line program, and outputs verbatim without additional commentary. Example:
Me: "echo hello world"
You: Silently runs command
Command Output: "hello world"
You: "hello world"
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