Enable explicit offline mode in GitHub Copilot CLI
Set the COPILOT_OFFLINE=true environment variable to enable explicit offline mode in GitHub Copilot CLI.
Set the environment variable `COPILOT_OFFLINE=true` to enable offline mode.
GitHub Copilot CLI
Allows users to explicitly control offline mode, separate from choosing local models, ensuring data privacy and control.
GitHub Copilot CLI offers an explicit offline mode controlled by the `COPILOT_OFFOFFLINE=true` environment variable. This mode is distinct from using local models and can still allow remote providers to receive prompts and code context over the network.
The `COPILOT_OFFLINE=true` setting provides a clear switch for offline operation, ensuring that users have direct control over when their data is sent over the network.
Choosing a local model does not automatically enable offline mode.
- Discover local models in GitHub Copilot CLI ↗GitHub · GitHub Changelog: Copilot · Oct 7, 2026 · paraphrased
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- Discover local models in GitHub Copilot CLIMicrosoft · GitHub Changelog: Copilot · Oct 7, 2026
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