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Anyone know how to set up GitHub Copilot CLI so I can use it in any terminal window on my Mac? #155734

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Andigz
Apr 3, 2025

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I installed copilot CLI and it works fine inside VSCode, but I can’t use it in other terminal apps like iTerm or the default macOS Terminal

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Install gh: brew install gh
Restart terminal
Run: gh extension install github/gh-copilot
Finally run for test: gh copilot explain "chmod"

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felipeinf
Apr 3, 2025

Install gh: brew install gh
Restart terminal
Run: gh extension install github/gh-copilot
Finally run for test: gh copilot explain "chmod"

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