Slash commands for the GitHub Copilot app

Slash commands are shortcuts you can type in the prompt box. Type / to open the command picker, then select a command or keep typing to filter.

Some slash commands invoke skills, such as /orchestrate and /create-canvas.

Command availability depends on context and can change depending on whether a session has started.

Available slash commands

Some commands require specific context, such as an active session, session changes, or an open pull request. These requirements are noted in the command descriptions.

Slash command	What it does
/af	Finds installable MCP servers, tools, skills, and agents by searching Agent Finder. This slash command is a built-in skill. See About Model Context Protocol (MCP).
/agent	Selects a custom agent for the session. See About custom agents.
/allow-all-tools or /yolo	Requires an active session. Turns tool auto-approval on or shows its current state.
/attach-files	Opens a file picker and attaches files to your message.
/attach-folder	Opens a folder picker and attaches a folder to your message.
/autopilot [PROMPT]	Switches to Autopilot mode and optionally starts execution with a prompt. See Working with agent sessions in the GitHub Copilot app.
/chronicle	Opens session history and analysis features. See Working with agent sessions in the GitHub Copilot app.
/chronicle cost-tips	Shows suggestions to reduce token usage and cost.
/chronicle improve	Suggests improvements for your instructions file.
/chronicle reindex	Rebuilds the chronicle session index.
/chronicle search	Searches session history by keyword or topic.
/chronicle standup	Summarizes your work from the last day.
/chronicle tips	Returns personalized workflow tips.
/clear or /reset	Requires an active session. Clears the current transcript and starts a fresh session.
/collect-debug-logs	Requires an active session. Creates a debug log archive or uploads one as a secret gist.
/compact	Requires an active session. Summarizes earlier parts of the conversation to reduce token pressure in the session.
/context	Shows the current session's context usage details.
/create-canvas [PROMPT]	Invokes the canvas-authoring skill. This slash command is a built-in skill.
/debug	Requires an active session. Copies session debug JSON to your clipboard.
/export-gist	Requires an active session. Exports the transcript to a secret gist.
/fleet [PROMPT]	Requires an active session. Launches multiple agents in parallel for one task.
/fork	Requires an active session. Forks the current session at the latest turn.
/inbox	Renders an interactive inbox widget. If no work items are available, the widget is empty.
/init	Requires a repository. Generates or improves repository instructions.
/interactive [PROMPT]	Switches to Interactive mode and optionally starts with a prompt. See Working with agent sessions in the GitHub Copilot app.
/merge-to-parent	Requires a forked session. Merges a forked session's work back to its parent.
/model or /models [MODEL]	Opens model selection, or selects a model by name/ID.
/orchestrate [PROMPT]	Coordinates work across sessions or repositories. This slash command is a built-in skill.
/plan [PROMPT]	Switches to Plan mode and optionally starts with a prompt. See Working with agent sessions in the GitHub Copilot app.
/pr-fix-checks	Requires an open pull request with failing checks. Runs a prompt to address failing pull request checks.
/pr-merge	Requires a mergeable pull request. Merges the current pull request.
/pr-open	Requires an active session with changes. Opens a pull request from current session changes.
/pr-resolve-comments	Requires an open pull request with unresolved review comments. Runs a prompt to resolve pull request comments.
/remote	Requires an active session. Enables or manages remote control so you can access the current session from GitHub.com in a browser or from GitHub Mobile. Availability depends on your organization or enterprise policy. See About remote control of GitHub Copilot CLI sessions.
/rename	Requires an active session. Renames the current chat or session.
/research [PROMPT]	Runs a research workflow and produces a cited report.
/reset-allowed-tools	Requires an active session. Clears session-level tool approvals and turns auto-approval off.
/restart-session	Requires an active session. Restarts the current session and keeps its history.
/review	Requires an active session. Reviews the current session's changes.
/rubber-duck [PROMPT]	Requests critique on your approach or implementation by a model other than the one you have used in the session. See Working with agent sessions in the GitHub Copilot app.
/sandbox on or /sandbox off	Enables or disables local sandboxing for the current session. If no session is active, changes the selected project's default for new sessions. Local sandboxing is not available for cloud sandbox or remote-host sessions. See Configuring local sandboxing in the GitHub Copilot app.
/security-review	Requires an active session with changes. Runs a security-focused review against current diffs. See Working with agent sessions in the GitHub Copilot app.
/skills	Manages skills; use /skills reload to reload skills mid-session.
/spar [PROMPT]	Runs adversarial reasoning to challenge your approach.
/spawn [PROMPT]	Creates a focused child session for delegated work.
/terminal [COMMAND]	Requires an active session. Opens a new terminal in the right panel and can optionally run a command.
/usage	Opens usage and rate-limit details for your plan.