Lilly Tech Systems
GitHub Copilot CLI
Master GitHub Copilot in the command line. Learn to get AI-powered command suggestions, explain complex commands, and streamline your terminal workflow — all with gh copilot.
What You'll Learn
By the end of this course, you'll be confidently using GitHub Copilot in your terminal to find commands, understand shell syntax, and accelerate your workflow.
AI Command Suggestions
Get instant command suggestions for shell, git, and GitHub CLI operations using natural language descriptions.
Command Explanations
Understand complex commands by having Copilot explain what each part does, flag by flag, pipe by pipe.
Real Workflows
Master practical workflows: git operations, system administration, DevOps tasks, and network troubleshooting.
Configuration
Customize Copilot CLI with aliases, shell integration, environment variables, and privacy settings.
Course Lessons
Follow the lessons in order or jump to any topic you need.
1. Introduction
What is GitHub Copilot CLI? Learn about AI-powered command suggestions, how it works, and what sets it apart from code completion.
2. Installation
Step-by-step guide to installing the GitHub CLI, the Copilot extension, authentication, and verifying your setup.
3. Basic Commands
Learn gh copilot suggest and gh copilot explain, command types, interactive mode, and understanding output.
4. Workflows
Practical workflows for git operations, system administration, DevOps, database tasks, and network troubleshooting.
5. Configuration
Configure default shell, set up aliases, integrate with bash/zsh/PowerShell, environment variables, and privacy settings.
6. Tips & Tricks
Power-user tips, combining with other CLI tools, common patterns, limitations, and frequently asked questions.
Prerequisites
What you need before starting this course.
- Basic familiarity with a terminal/command line
- A GitHub account
- An active GitHub Copilot subscription (Individual, Business, or Enterprise)
- GitHub CLI (
gh) installed on your system