From 349aac61d6ffb01d6c0c21095635cb208275409b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Dave Dykstra <2129743+DrDaveD@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 9 Jul 2026 16:01:23 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 1/4] fix shell quoting in Common Mistakes table --- 01-setup-and-first-steps/README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/01-setup-and-first-steps/README.md b/01-setup-and-first-steps/README.md index 39afb9ac..44a31b67 100644 --- a/01-setup-and-first-steps/README.md +++ b/01-setup-and-first-steps/README.md @@ -666,7 +666,7 @@ The examples used `/plan` for a search feature and `-p` for batch reviews. Now t |---------|--------------|-----| | Typing `exit` instead of `/exit` | Copilot CLI treats "exit" as a prompt, not a command | Slash commands always start with `/` | | Using `-p` for multi-turn conversations | Each `-p` call is isolated with no memory of previous calls | Use interactive mode (`copilot`) for conversations that build on context | -| Forgetting quotes around prompts with `$` or `!` | Shell interprets special characters before Copilot CLI sees them | Wrap prompts in quotes: `copilot -p "What does $HOME mean?"` | +| Forgetting quotes around prompts with `$` or `!` | Shell interprets special characters before Copilot CLI sees them | Wrap prompts in single quotes: `copilot -p 'What does $HOME mean?'` | | Pressing Esc once to cancel a running task | A single Esc no longer cancels in-flight work (to prevent accidents) | Press **Esc twice** to cancel while Copilot CLI is processing | ### Troubleshooting From 5ae1cbbb831e1b49dae8234e75aa85ffd8369763 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Dan Wahlin Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:33:23 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 2/4] docs: add /refine command and /plugins dashboard documentation MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit - Chapter 01: Add /refine to Essential Slash Commands table. Released in v1.0.70 (2026-07-10), /refine rewrites rough prompts into clear ones — especially helpful for beginners who are still learning to write effective prompts. Added a tip explaining when to use it. - Chapter 01: Add /plugins to the Agent Environment commands table. Released in v1.0.69 (2026-07-07), /plugins opens an interactive dashboard to view and manage installed plugins. - Chapter 06: Add a tip near /plugin install explaining how to use the new /plugins dashboard to manage installed plugins after installation. Co-authored-by: Copilot <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com> --- 01-setup-and-first-steps/README.md | 4 ++++ 06-mcp-servers/README.md | 2 ++ 2 files changed, 6 insertions(+) diff --git a/01-setup-and-first-steps/README.md b/01-setup-and-first-steps/README.md index 39afb9ac..dfca4ad5 100644 --- a/01-setup-and-first-steps/README.md +++ b/01-setup-and-first-steps/README.md @@ -383,11 +383,14 @@ These commands are great to learn initially as you're getting started with Copil | `/help` | Show all available commands | When you forget a command | | `/model` | Show or switch AI model | When you want to change the AI model | | `/plan` | Plan your work out before coding | For more complex features | +| `/refine` | Rewrite a rough, stream-of-consciousness prompt into a clear, focused one | When your prompt feels messy and you want better results | | `/research` | Deep research using GitHub and web sources | When you need to investigate a topic before coding | | `/exit` | End the session | When you're done | > 💡 **`/ask` vs regular chat**: Normally every message you send becomes part of the ongoing conversation and affects future responses. `/ask` is an "off the record" shortcut — perfect for quick one-off questions like `/ask What does YAML mean?` without polluting your session context. +> 💡 **`/refine` for better prompts**: Not sure if your prompt is clear enough? Type it out as it comes to mind, then run `/refine` to let Copilot rewrite it into a precise, well-structured prompt before sending. This is especially useful when you're new to AI tools and still learning how to write effective prompts. + > 💡 **Tab-completion**: When typing a slash command, press **Tab** to auto-complete the command name or cycle through available subcommands and arguments. This is especially handy when you can't remember the exact name of a command. That's it for getting started! As you become comfortable, you can explore additional commands. @@ -407,6 +410,7 @@ That's it for getting started! As you become comfortable, you can explore additi | `/env` | Show loaded environment details — what instructions, MCP servers, skills, agents, and plugins are active | | `/init` | Initialize Copilot instructions for your repository | | `/mcp` | Manage MCP server configuration | +| `/plugins` | Open the plugins dashboard to view and manage installed plugins | | `/settings` | Open an interactive dialog to browse and edit all user settings in one place | | `/skills` | Manage skills for enhanced capabilities | diff --git a/06-mcp-servers/README.md b/06-mcp-servers/README.md index bfbc7f80..a3abf71c 100644 --- a/06-mcp-servers/README.md +++ b/06-mcp-servers/README.md @@ -288,6 +288,8 @@ This adds the server and its associated agent skills automatically. The skills i - **microsoft-code-reference**: API lookups, code samples, and troubleshooting - **microsoft-skill-creator**: A meta-skill for generating custom skills about Microsoft technologies +> 💡 **Managing installed plugins**: After installing plugins, use `/plugins` to open the plugins dashboard. From there you can view, enable, disable, or remove any installed plugin — no need to edit config files manually. + **Usage:** ```bash copilot From eb79d6bc061982c2510fbb751d74bee6b374e1fe Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Dan Wahlin Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:38:12 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 3/4] =?UTF-8?q?Add=20traffic=20data=20for=20week=20of=2007?= =?UTF-8?q?/06=20=E2=80=93=2007/12?= MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Co-authored-by: Copilot <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com> --- .github/uvs.csv | 7 +++++++ .github/views.csv | 7 +++++++ 2 files changed, 14 insertions(+) diff --git a/.github/uvs.csv b/.github/uvs.csv index 5852bade..bdcfb483 100644 --- a/.github/uvs.csv +++ b/.github/uvs.csv @@ -123,3 +123,10 @@ "07/03",497 "07/04",198 "07/05",226 +"07/06",507 +"07/07",441 +"07/08",490 +"07/09",474 +"07/10",463 +"07/11",377 +"07/12",336 diff --git a/.github/views.csv b/.github/views.csv index 37c7aeb6..16cf0161 100644 --- a/.github/views.csv +++ b/.github/views.csv @@ -122,3 +122,10 @@ "07/03",1199 "07/04",495 "07/05",794 +"07/06",2370 +"07/07",2880 +"07/08",4565 +"07/09",4512 +"07/10",904 +"07/11",850 +"07/12",788 From a67a260143c2e2900484bcec57ce4f05f3ce7bb9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "copilot-swe-agent[bot]" <198982749+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:32:51 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 4/4] docs: remove unverified /plugins command documentation --- 01-setup-and-first-steps/README.md | 1 - 06-mcp-servers/README.md | 2 -- 2 files changed, 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/01-setup-and-first-steps/README.md b/01-setup-and-first-steps/README.md index dfca4ad5..2fd36ff2 100644 --- a/01-setup-and-first-steps/README.md +++ b/01-setup-and-first-steps/README.md @@ -410,7 +410,6 @@ That's it for getting started! As you become comfortable, you can explore additi | `/env` | Show loaded environment details — what instructions, MCP servers, skills, agents, and plugins are active | | `/init` | Initialize Copilot instructions for your repository | | `/mcp` | Manage MCP server configuration | -| `/plugins` | Open the plugins dashboard to view and manage installed plugins | | `/settings` | Open an interactive dialog to browse and edit all user settings in one place | | `/skills` | Manage skills for enhanced capabilities | diff --git a/06-mcp-servers/README.md b/06-mcp-servers/README.md index a3abf71c..bfbc7f80 100644 --- a/06-mcp-servers/README.md +++ b/06-mcp-servers/README.md @@ -288,8 +288,6 @@ This adds the server and its associated agent skills automatically. The skills i - **microsoft-code-reference**: API lookups, code samples, and troubleshooting - **microsoft-skill-creator**: A meta-skill for generating custom skills about Microsoft technologies -> 💡 **Managing installed plugins**: After installing plugins, use `/plugins` to open the plugins dashboard. From there you can view, enable, disable, or remove any installed plugin — no need to edit config files manually. - **Usage:** ```bash copilot