copilot-cli-quickstart_skill

Overview

This skill teaches GitHub Copilot CLI from scratch with interactive, step-by-step tutorials and on-demand Q&A. It provides separate Developer and Non-Developer tracks, tracks progress, and includes exercises and troubleshooting prompts. Just say "start tutorial" or ask a question to begin.

How this skill works

The skill detects intent (tutorial, Q&A, or reset) and prompts the user to choose a track on first use. It stores the chosen track and lesson progress in a small database, presents lessons tailored to the track, and uses CLI-focused tools to run checks, offer exercises, and troubleshoot. Lessons emphasize permission prompts, slash commands, file mentions with @, and practical exercises.

When to use it

• You want a friendly, guided introduction to GitHub Copilot CLI
• You prefer step-by-step terminal exercises with immediate feedback
• You need separate flows for developers and non-developers
• You want progress tracking and the ability to reset and switch tracks
• You have specific Copilot CLI questions and need on-demand Q&A

Best practices

• Choose your track on first run so lessons match your background
• Start with the shared lessons (Welcome, First Prompt, Permission Model) before advanced topics
• Use 'Allow' during early exercises to see each step; switch to 'Allow for session' when comfortable
• Verify changes with /diff and keep review habits — never accept changes blindly
• If something fails, answer guided troubleshooting prompts and follow suggested shell checks

Example use cases

• Beginner developer learning slash commands, /plan, and file mentions with @
• Non-developer learning to ask Copilot to create notes, summaries, and simple edits
• Someone troubleshooting Copilot CLI responses or permission prompts in a teaching session
• A user who wants a quick refresher on safe file operations and how the permission model works
• Instructor running a self-paced workshop that tracks each student’s progress