A guide to slash commands in the GitHub Copilot app

GitHub Copilot's desktop app now features slash commands—quick text shortcuts in the chat composer that streamline developer workflows. Per the GitHub Blog, these include /plan for breaking down tasks, /spar for pressure-testing your ideas, /autopilot for implementation, and /rubber-duck for a second opinion from an independent model. Unlike the CLI version focused on terminal operations, the app version leverages its visual interface to automatically handle project context and support multi-session workflows.

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