github · github-actions · Apr 24, 2026
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: '01 · First Steps'
 description: 'Experience your first GitHub Copilot CLI demos and learn the three main interaction modes.'
 authors:
   - GitHub Copilot Learning Hub Team
-lastUpdated: 2026-03-20
+lastUpdated: 2026-04-24
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 ![Chapter 01: First Steps](/images/learning-hub/copilot-cli-for-beginners/01/chapter-header.png)
@@ -320,7 +320,7 @@ Proceed with implementation? [Y/n]
 
 > 💡 **Want something more complex?** Try: `/plan Add search and filter capabilities to the book app`. Plan mode scales from simple features to full applications.
 
-> 📚 **Autopilot mode**: You may have noticed Shift+Tab cycles through a third mode called **Autopilot**. In autopilot mode, Copilot works through an entire plan without waiting for your input after each step — like handing a task to a colleague and saying "let me know when you're finished." The typical workflow is plan → accept → autopilot, which means you need to be good at writing plans first. Get comfortable with Interactive and Plan modes, then see the [official docs](https://docs.github.com/copilot/concepts/agents/copilot-cli/autopilot) when you're ready.
+> 📚 **Autopilot mode**: You may have noticed Shift+Tab cycles through a third mode called **Autopilot**. In autopilot mode, Copilot works through an entire plan without waiting for your input after each step — like handing a task to a colleague and saying "let me know when you're finished." The typical workflow is plan → accept → autopilot, which means you need to be good at writing plans first. You can also launch directly into autopilot with `copilot --autopilot`. Get comfortable with Interactive and Plan modes first, then see the [official docs](https://docs.github.com/copilot/concepts/agents/copilot-cli/autopilot) when you're ready.
 
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@@ -436,16 +436,22 @@ That's it for getting started! As you become comfortable, you can explore additi
 | `/usage` | Display session usage metrics and statistics |
 | `/session` | Show session info and workspace summary |
 | `/compact` | Summarize conversation to reduce context usage |
-| `/share` | Export session as markdown file or GitHub gist |
+| `/share` | Export session as a markdown file, GitHub gist, or self-contained HTML file |
+
+### Display
+
+| Command | What It Does |
+|---------|--------------|
+| `/statusline` (or `/footer`) | Customize which items appear in the status bar at the bottom of the session (directory, branch, effort, context window, quota) |
+| `/theme` | View or set terminal theme |
 
 ### Help and Feedback
 
 | Command | What It Does |
 |---------|--------------|
-| `/help` | Show all available commands |
 | `/changelog` | Display changelog for CLI versions |
 | `/feedback` | Submit feedback to GitHub |
-| `/theme` | View or set terminal theme |
+| `/help` | Show all available commands |
 
 ### Quick Shell Commands
 
@@ -474,6 +480,8 @@ copilot
 
 > 💡 **Tip**: Some models cost more "premium requests" than others. Models marked **1x** (like Claude Sonnet 4.5) are a great default. They're capable and efficient. Higher-multiplier models use your premium request quota faster, so save those for when you really need them.
 
+> 💡 **Not sure which model to pick?** Select **`Auto`** from the model picker to let Copilot automatically choose the best available model for each session. This is a great default if you're just getting started and don't want to think about model selection.
+
 </details>
 
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@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: '03 · Development Workflows'
 description: 'Mirror the source development workflow chapter covering review, debugging, testing, and git support.'
 authors:
   - GitHub Copilot Learning Hub Team
-lastUpdated: 2026-03-20
+lastUpdated: 2026-04-24
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 ![Chapter 03: Development Workflows](/images/learning-hub/copilot-cli-for-beginners/03/chapter-header.png)
@@ -732,7 +732,7 @@ copilot
 > Users report: 'Finding books by author name doesn't work for partial names'
 > @samples/book-app-project/books.py Analyze and identify the likely cause
 
-# 2. Debug the issue (continuing in same session)
+# 2. Debug the issue and fix (continuing in same session)
 > Based on the analysis, show me the find_by_author function and explain the issue
 
 > Fix the find_by_author function to handle partial name matches
@@ -744,21 +744,35 @@ copilot
 > - Case-insensitive matching
 > - Author name not found
 
-# 4. Generate commit message
+# Exit the interactive session
+
+> /exit
+
+# 4. Run git add
+
+# Stage the changes so git diff --staged has something to work with
+git add .
+
+# 5. Generate commit message
 copilot -p "Generate commit message for: $(git diff --staged)"
 
-# Output: "fix(books): support partial author name search"
+# Example Output: "fix(books): support partial author name search"
+
+# 6. Commit changes (optional)
+
+git commit -m "<paste generated message>"
 ```
 
 ### Bug Fix Workflow Summary
 
 | Step | Action | Copilot Command |
 |------|--------|-----------------|
 | 1 | Understand the bug | `> [describe bug] @relevant-file.py Analyze the likely cause` |
-| 2 | Get detailed analysis | `> Show me the function and explain the issue` |
-| 3 | Implement the fix | `> Fix the [specific issue]` |
-| 4 | Generate tests | `> Generate tests for [specific scenarios]` |
-| 5 | Commit | `copilot -p "Generate commit message for: $(git diff --staged)"` |
+| 2 | Analysis and fix | `> Show me the function and fix the issue` |
+| 3 | Generate tests | `> Generate tests for [specific scenarios]` |
+| 4 | Stage changes | `git add .` |
+| 5 | Generate commit message | `copilot -p "Generate commit message for: $(git diff --staged)"` |
+| 6 | Commit changes| `git commit -m "<paste generated message>"` |
 
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@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: '05 · Automate Repetitive Tasks'
 description: 'Mirror the source chapter on skills that load automatically for repeated GitHub Copilot CLI workflows.'
 authors:
   - GitHub Copilot Learning Hub Team
-lastUpdated: 2026-03-20
+lastUpdated: 2026-04-24
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 ![Chapter 05: Skills System](/images/learning-hub/copilot-cli-for-beginners/05/chapter-header.png)
@@ -560,22 +560,22 @@ Pre-made skills are also available from community repositories:
 
 - **[Awesome Copilot](https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot)** - Official GitHub Copilot resources including skills documentation and examples
 
-### Installing a Community Skill Manually
+### Installing a Community Skill with GitHub CLI
 
-If you find a skill in a GitHub repository, copy its folder into your skills directory:
+The easiest way to install a skill from a GitHub repository is using the `gh skill install` command (requires [GitHub CLI v2.90.0+](https://github.blog/changelog/2026-04-16-manage-agent-skills-with-github-cli/)):
 
 ```bash
-# Clone the awesome-copilot repository
-git clone https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot.git /tmp/awesome-copilot
+# Browse and interactively select a skill from awesome-copilot
+gh skill install github/awesome-copilot
 
-# Copy a specific skill to your project
-cp -r /tmp/awesome-copilot/skills/code-checklist .github/skills/
+# Or install a specific skill directly
+gh skill install github/awesome-copilot code-checklist
 
-# Or for personal use across all projects
-cp -r /tmp/awesome-copilot/skills/code-checklist ~/.copilot/skills/
+# Install for personal use across all projects (user scope)
+gh skill install github/awesome-copilot code-checklist --scope user
 ```
 
-> ⚠️ **Review before installing**: Always read a skill's `SKILL.md` before copying it into your project. Skills control what Copilot does, and a malicious skill could instruct it to run harmful commands or modify code in unexpected ways.
+> ⚠️ **Review before installing**: Always read a skill's `SKILL.md` before installing it. Skills control what Copilot does, and a malicious skill could instruct it to run harmful commands or modify code in unexpected ways.
 
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