A curated collection of 9 hands-on demos for GitHub Copilot CLI — from your first conversation to orchestrating multi-agent workflows. Each demo is ~5 minutes, designed for live presentation or self-paced learning.
GitHub Copilot CLI brings AI-powered coding assistance directly to your terminal. Work in natural language to build, debug, and ship software — with full control over every action.
| # | Demo | What You'll Learn |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Getting Started | Install, launch, first conversation, navigation |
| 02 | Custom Instructions | copilot-instructions.md, instruction hierarchy, pattern-based rules |
| 03 | Slash Commands & Modes | /model, /diff, /pr, /review, plan mode, @ mentions |
| # | Demo | What You'll Learn |
|---|---|---|
| 04 | Custom Agents | .agent.md files, /agent command, agent tools |
| 05 | MCP Tools | Model Context Protocol, mcp-config.json, external integrations |
| 06 | Skills | SKILL.md packages, auto-discovery, reusable automation |
| # | Demo | What You'll Learn |
|---|---|---|
| 07 | Plugins | Plugin bundles, plugin.json, marketplace |
| 08 | Hooks | Event-driven automation, session lifecycle hooks |
| 09 | Agentic Workflows | /delegate, /fleet, autopilot — the capstone demo |
👉 Full Demo Guide with Prerequisites →
# Clone the repo
git clone <REPO_URL>
cd copilot-cli-demo
# Start with Demo 01
cd demos/01-getting-started- GitHub Copilot subscription (Individual, Business, or Enterprise)
- GitHub Copilot CLI installed
- Git and a terminal
Each demo folder contains:
README.md— Step-by-step walkthrough with presenter tips (🎤) and time markers (⏱️)- Sample files — Working configs, agents, skills, plugins, and hooks you can copy into your projects
- Expected outcomes — So you know what success looks like
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| 📚 Copilot CLI Docs | docs.github.com |
| 🤖 Awesome Copilot | github.com/github/awesome-copilot |
| 💬 Community | GitHub Discussions |
| 🛠️ Squad (AI team framework) | github.com/bradygaster/squad |
Found a bug or have a suggestion? Open an issue or submit a pull request. Contributions welcome!
MIT License © 2026 Bruno Capuano