A guide to slash commands in the GitHub Copilot app

GitHub Copilot app slash commands are chat-composer shortcuts that provide context-aware access to workflows for managing sessions, projects, and agent behavior, differing from the terminal-focused commands in Copilot CLI because the desktop app handles project context visually. Typing “/” opens autocomplete, and some commands, including /clear and /model, are shared with the CLI. The app’s workflow-oriented commands include /plan for outlining features, refactors, and bug investigations; /spar for challenging assumptions and evaluating risks or technical alternatives; and /autopilot for implementing multi-step changes such as new features, upgrades, and maintenance work. Other commands include /rubber-duck, which uses a different model to independently review plans or changes; /create-canvas, which turns conversations into interactive visualizations, dashboards, or workflows; and /orchestrate, which coordinates parallel tasks and changes across multiple repositories. Users are encouraged to explore commands through autocomplete and adopt those that fit their development process.

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