In this episode, Carl and Jeff take a look at using the GitHub Copilot CLI. We learn how to install it, how its different from the other versions, and even see how it can write some scripts and execute them for us directly at the command-line
YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/live/gxEaAocq6RQ?si=ks-HQTgKJcyfk4cv
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| Aspect | IDE Copilot (VS Code/Visual Studio) | CLI Copilot |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Use | Writing and editing code | Running commands, DevOps, system tasks |
| Context | Open files in editor | Entire filesystem, git history, running processes |
| When to Use | Coding, refactoring, unit tests | Deployments, git operations, file management, searching GitHub |
| Environment | Requires GUI IDE | Works in SSH, containers, headless servers |
| Weight | Full IDE launch required | Lightweight, instant availability |
| Workflow | Integrated with editor | Integrated with shell/terminal |
| Best For | C# code, LINQ queries, class design | bash scripts, dotnet CLI, git commands, database ops |
Bottom Line: Use both! They complement each other perfectly.