GitHub Copilot CLI gets redesigned terminal interface, voice input, and prompt scheduling at Build 2026
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Summary
GitHub Copilot CLI is receiving a major update at Microsoft Build 2026, featuring a redesigned experimental terminal interface with tabs for issues, pull requests, and gists. The update includes generally available features like rubber duck debugging, prompt scheduling, and voice input. The new terminal offers a cleaner layout, theme-aware semantic colors, and responsive components that adapt to narrow terminals without truncating content.
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· 3 pulledWe're previewing a redesigned terminal interface for Copilot CLI.
You get a cleaner layout, theme-aware semantic colors, and responsive components that adapt to narrow terminals without truncating the things you need to read.
Rubber duck, prompt scheduling, and voice input are generally available today.
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