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Try GitHub Copilot CLI: Bash commands in plain English! #github #copilot #cli #ai #agent #claude
Microsoft 365 Developer17 June 2026Watch on YouTube
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Ep. 9 · GitHub Copilot CLI
Ontdek hoe GitHub Copilot de commandoregel transformeert met natuurlijke taal en plugins.
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Don't remember bash commands and what option flags to use? No worries, use natural language with GitHub Copilot CLI! Try: “Find files larger than 100MB” “Delete all node_modules folders” “Kill whatever is using port 3000” ✅SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL: www.youtube.com/Microsoft365Developer?sub_confirmation=1
What you'll learn
- GitHub Copilot CLI translates natural language directly into bash commands without requiring syntax knowledge
- You can describe complex tasks like file searching and process management in plain English
- Developers need less effort to remember options and flags for bash commands
Frequently asked questions
What is GitHub Copilot CLI and how does it work?
GitHub Copilot CLI is a tool that converts natural language into bash commands. You describe what you want to achieve in plain English, and the tool generates the correct command for you.
What types of tasks can you perform with GitHub Copilot CLI?
You can perform tasks such as finding large files (for example 'Find files larger than 100MB'), deleting folders (like node_modules folders), and managing processes (for example 'Kill whatever is using port 3000').
Do you need to know bash syntax and options beforehand to use GitHub Copilot CLI?
No, GitHub Copilot CLI is specifically designed so you don't need to know bash syntax or options. You can simply say what you want to do, and the tool takes care of the rest.