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Desktop App

Explore the GitHub Copilot app — a control center for directing multiple agents in parallel. Perfect for agent-native development and parallel work with isolated worktrees.

Terminology

Quick-lookup resources to keep handy while you work. Browse the GitHub Copilot Terminology Glossary for definitions of common terms and concepts.

Copilot CLI

Looking for a guided path into GitHub Copilot from the terminal? Explore the Copilot CLI for Beginners with a text-based experience or the YouTube video series.

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NewCustomizationTutorial

Copilot Configuration Basics

Learn how to configure GitHub Copilot at user, workspace, and repository levels to optimize your AI-assisted development experience.

NewGetting startedGuide

Installing and Using Plugins

Learn how to find, install, and manage plugins that extend GitHub Copilot CLI with reusable agents, skills, hooks, and integrations.

Agents & SkillsGuide

Building Custom Agents

Learn how to create specialized GitHub Copilot agents with custom personas, tool integrations, and domain expertise.

Agents & SkillsTutorial

Getting Started with the GitHub Copilot app

Learn about the GitHub Copilot app, a desktop experience built for agent-native development. Understand its key features and who it's for.

Getting startedGuide

Hands-on with GitHub Copilot's agents

AutomationGuide

Automating with Hooks

Learn how to use hooks to automate lifecycle events like formatting, linting, and governance checks during Copilot agent sessions.