copilot-cli-modes Skill
Comprehensive guide to all Copilot CLI running modes: Interactive, Plan, Autopilot, Fleet, Research, Chronicle, and Delegate. Use when asked about CLI modes, workflows, or how to use Copilot CLI effectively. Published by microsoft in haste.
What is copilot-cli-modes Skill?
Comprehensive guide to all Copilot CLI running modes: Interactive, Plan, Autopilot, Fleet, Research, Chronicle, and Delegate. Use when asked about CLI modes, workflows, or how to use Copilot CLI effectively. Published by microsoft in haste. This profile combines repository metadata with install, compatibility, and usage signals so developers can quickly decide whether it fits their agent workflow before opening the source repository.
Automated repository signals based on public metadata such as recency, license, installation evidence, and adoption. These are not a security audit or endorsement.
Key capabilities
- Includes SKILL.md support
- Reusable instructions support
- Research
- Research use cases
Technical details
- Install or run with Copy skill directory
When to use copilot-cli-modes Skill
- Use it for research.
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Source
- Creator: microsoft
- Repository: microsoft/haste
- Skill file: .github/skills/copilot-cli-modes/SKILL.md
What it does
Comprehensive guide to all Copilot CLI running modes: Interactive, Plan, Autopilot, Fleet, Research, Chronicle, and Delegate. Use when asked about CLI modes, workflows, or how to use Copilot CLI effectively.
Skill instructions
Copilot CLI Running Modes Overview Copilot CLI provides 7 distinct running modes, each optimized for different tasks. Understanding when to use each mode is the key to effective AI-assisted development. Modes can be combined — for example, Plan → Autopilot + Fleet is a common power workflow. --- Mode Quick Reference | Mode | Trigger | Autonomy | Modifies Code? | Best For | |------|---------|----------|----------------|----------| | Interactive | Default | Low — asks at every step | Yes (with permission) | Day-to-day coding, Q&A, small changes | | Plan | Shift+Tab or /plan | Low — creates plan, waits for approval | No (planning only) | Complex features, multi-file refactors | | Autopilot | Shift+Tab (cycle) or --autopilot | High — works until done | Yes (needs --allow-all) | Well-defined tasks, CI, batch ops | | Fleet | /fleet prefix | High — parallel subagents | Yes | Large parallelizable tasks | | Research | /research | High — autonomous research | No (report only) | Deep technical in
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What is copilot-cli-modes?
copilot-cli-modes is a open-source AI agent skill with Copy skill directory. Comprehensive guide to all Copilot CLI running modes: Interactive, Plan, Autopilot, Fleet, Research, Chronicle, and Delegate.
Who is copilot-cli-modes best for?
copilot-cli-modes is best for reusing agent instructions, scripts, and references, research workflows.
How do I install copilot-cli-modes?
Install or run copilot-cli-modes using Copy skill directory. Check copilot-cli-modes for the latest setup command.
Is copilot-cli-modes actively maintained?
copilot-cli-modes may need a closer maintenance check before production use.
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