March 5 Update:
Feb 26 Update: New winner announcement date - March 5
We're excited to announce our newest challenge with GitHub!
Running through February 15, the GitHub Copilot CLI Challenge invites you to experience the power of GitHub Copilot directly in your terminal.
GitHub Copilot CLI brings AI-powered coding assistance to your command line, enabling you to build, debug, and understand code through natural language conversations.
Whether you're building productivity tools, fun experiments, or solving everyday problems, this challenge is the perfect opportunity to explore what's possible when AI meets the command line.
We have some really great prizes for this challenge, and there are many opportunities to win! Read on to learn more.
Our Prompt
Your mandate is to build an application using GitHub Copilot CLI.
What should you build? That's entirely up to you! Here are some ideas to get you started:
- Productivity boosters: Tools that make your daily workflow smoother
- Fun experiments: That silly idea you've always wanted an excuse to build
- Problem solvers: Solutions to common pain points you or others face
- Creative utilities: Unique tools that showcase what Copilot CLI can do
The most important aspect? Show us how GitHub Copilot CLI enhances your development process and helps you build something awesome.
Prizes
Three Winners will each receive:
- $1,000 USD
- Ticket to GitHub Universe 2026 (October 28-29)
- Exclusive DEV Badge
25 Runner-Ups will each receive:
- 1-year GitHub Copilot Pro+ subscription
- Exclusive DEV Badge
All Participants with a valid submission will receive a completion badge on their DEV profile.
How To Participate
In order to participate, you'll need to use GitHub Copilot CLI in your project and publish a post using the submission template below.
If your app requires logging in, please provide testing credentials in your submission and/or instructions on how to best test your application for judges.
GitHub Copilot CLI Challenge Submission Template
Please review our judging criteria, rules, guidelines, and FAQ page before submitting so you understand our participation guidelines and official contests rules such as eligibility requirements.
Getting Started with GitHub Copilot CLI 🚀
Ready to dive in? Check out the GitHub Copilot CLI repository:
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copilot-cli
GitHub Copilot CLI brings the power of Copilot coding agent directly to your terminal.
GitHub Copilot CLI
The power of GitHub Copilot, now in your terminal.
GitHub Copilot CLI brings AI-powered coding assistance directly to your command line, enabling you to build, debug, and understand code through natural language conversations. Powered by the same agentic harness as GitHub's Copilot coding agent, it provides intelligent assistance while staying deeply integrated with your GitHub workflow.
See our official documentation for more information.
👁 Image of the splash screen for the Copilot CLI
🚀 Introduction and Overview
We're bringing the power of GitHub Copilot coding agent directly to your terminal. With GitHub Copilot CLI, you can work locally and synchronously with an AI agent that understands your code and GitHub context.
- Terminal-native development: Work with Copilot coding agent directly in your command line — no context switching required.
- GitHub integration out of the box: Access your repositories, issues, and pull requests using natural language, all authenticated with your existing GitHub account.
- Agentic capabilities: Build, edit, debug, and…
Important Dates
- January 22: GitHub Copilot CLI Challenge begins!
- February 15: Submissions due at 11:59 PM PST
- February 26: Winners Announced
We can't wait to see what you build with GitHub Copilot CLI! Questions about the challenge? Ask them below.
Good luck and happy coding!
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