GitHub Copilot CLI brings AI-powered coding assistance directly to your command line, enabling you to build, debug, and understand code through natural language conversations. Powered by the same agentic harness as GitHub's Copilot coding agent, it provides intelligent assistance while staying deeply integrated with your GitHub workflow.
Publisher’s description
What is Copilot CLI (Preview)?
Copilot CLI (Preview) is a proprietary version control program for Windows from GitHub Inc.. It ranks 41st by popularity among version control in this catalogue. It is written in Shell.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is v1.0.78-3, released on August 3, 2026. 159 versions are listed since December 3, 2025, each with links to its own installer files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (github/copilot-cli) has 11,290 stars. Similar programs include Git, GitTools GitVersion and Git Extensions.
Project description on GitHub: “GitHub Copilot CLI brings the power of Copilot coding agent directly to your terminal. ”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
- Large user base
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
In short: Copilot CLI (Preview) is a version control tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs.
Is Copilot CLI (Preview) safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
2B2C5ECE82A7E43D1690D43B66B6ABB552A58EACD0251508D9B015F53092B92A· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 159 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| v1.0.78-3Latest | August 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| v1.0.78-2 | August 1, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| v1.0.78-0 | July 31, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| v1.0.77-0 | July 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| v1.0.76-5 | July 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| v1.0.76-4 | July 29, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| v1.0.76-3 | July 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| v1.0.76-2 | July 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id GitHub.Copilot.Prerelease -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- GitHub Inc.
- Category
- Version control
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Source code
- github.com/github/copilot-cli
- Written in
- Shell
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- v1.0.78-3
- Released
- August 3, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- December 5, 2025
- Versions listed
- 159
- GitHub stars
- 11,290
- GitHub forks
- 1,962
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- GitHub.Copilot.Prerelease
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Copilot CLI (Preview) free?
Copilot CLI (Preview) is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Copilot CLI (Preview) safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Copilot CLI (Preview) with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does Copilot CLI (Preview) run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Copilot CLI (Preview)?
The versions page lists all 159 versions with links to their official installer files, back to December 3, 2025.
Can I use Copilot CLI (Preview) without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Copilot CLI (Preview)?
Git, GitTools GitVersion, Git Extensions, GitButler and Mercurial. The alternatives page compares them.
