GitHub Copilot CLI
Brings the power of Copilot coding agent directly to your terminal
For MacFree
Developer Tools
HomebrewWhat is GitHub Copilot CLI?
Brings the power of Copilot coding agent directly to your terminal
Install with Homebrew
brew install --cask copilot-cli@prereleaseHow to Install GitHub Copilot CLI on Mac
Follow these steps to install GitHub Copilot CLI using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.
- 1
Open Terminal
Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".
- 2
Install Homebrew
If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.
- 3
Run
brew install --cask copilot-cli@prereleasePaste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask copilot-cli@prerelease - 4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm copilot-cli@prerelease is installed, then try `copilot-cli@prerelease --version` to check the version number.
- 5
Launch GitHub Copilot CLI
Run `copilot-cli@prerelease` in your Terminal to start using it.
Troubleshooting
- • If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with
sudo. - • If Homebrew can't find the package, run
brew updatefirst to refresh the package list. - • On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at
/opt/homebrew(the default for M-series chips).
Key Features
Easy installation via Homebrew
Regular updates and maintenance
Free to use
Professional support available
Pros
- Simple one-command installation
- Well-maintained and regularly updated
- Completely free to use
Cons
- Requires Homebrew to be installed
- macOS only
Frequently Asked Questions about GitHub Copilot CLI
How do I install GitHub Copilot CLI on Mac?
brew install --cask copilot-cli@prerelease. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run copilot-cli@prerelease from Terminal.Is GitHub Copilot CLI free?
How do I uninstall GitHub Copilot CLI?
brew uninstall --cask copilot-cli@prerelease. Homebrew will remove GitHub Copilot CLI and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running brew list.What are alternatives to GitHub Copilot CLI?
How do I update GitHub Copilot CLI to the latest version?
brew upgrade --cask copilot-cli@prerelease in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run brew outdated to check if an update is available.
