Using Copilot app's terminal panel for running code
Execute project commands and read results directly within the Copilot app's terminal.
Terminal panel
Where
GitHub Copilot app
Why
Allows running commands right inside the session, enabling developers to test code or run project scripts directly without leaving the app.
What it does and when to use it
The terminal panel within the GitHub Copilot app enables developers to run commands and view results directly. This feature supports testing code, executing scripts, and managing multiple terminal windows for a more integrated development experience.
Sources and credit
- GitHub Copilot app for Beginners: Using the diff, terminal, and browser ↗GitHub Blog · GitHub Blog: Copilot · Sep 10, 2026 · paraphrased
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Where it shows up
- GitHub Copilot app for Beginners: Using the diff, terminal, and browserMicrosoft · GitHub Blog: Copilot · Sep 10, 2026
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Questions people ask
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- The sources used it with Copilot.
- Where did this come from?
- GitHub Blog (GitHub Blog: Copilot). Subvolts collected, normalized and credited it; the link above opens the original.