Run terminal commands via Copilot CLI subagents
I use the CLI all day at work. Task: Suggested implementation: The user describes running GitHub Copilot CLI subagents in autopilot mode across three terminals while gaming, checking in every 10-15 minutes to send additional prompts. The workflow involves continuous background execution of terminal commands with intermittent human review to steer the agents. No specific business problem, inputs, or final outputs are detailed beyond the general use of CLI tools.; tools: GitHub Copilot. Human role: The original post does not say how a person stayed involved.; limitations: Prerequisites include access to GitHub Copilot and a local terminal environment capable of running subagents. The source is a Reddit post with no technical documentation, making integration costs and error handling mechanisms unclear. Human approval is implied by the periodic check-ins, but the specific criteria for accepting agent outputs are not defined. Source reliability is low as it is anecdotal..
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Overview
I use the CLI all day at work.
Workflow
Suggested implementation: The user describes running GitHub Copilot CLI subagents in autopilot mode across three terminals while gaming, checking in every 10-15 minutes to send additional prompts. The workflow involves continuous background execution of terminal commands with intermittent human review to steer the agents. No specific business problem, inputs, or final outputs are detailed beyond the general use of CLI tools.
Reported result
The author reports a subjective experience of being unable to stop using the tool, describing it as 'magic' and noting a compulsion to keep working even during leisure time. No measured business outcomes, efficiency gains, or specific task completions are reported. The actual impact on work quality or productivity remains unknown and unverified.
Human role
The original post does not say how a person stayed involved.
Limitations
Prerequisites include access to GitHub Copilot and a local terminal environment capable of running subagents. The source is a Reddit post with no technical documentation, making integration costs and error handling mechanisms unclear. Human approval is implied by the periodic check-ins, but the specific criteria for accepting agent outputs are not defined. Source reliability is low as it is anecdotal.
Try it
I want to test a multi-terminal GitHub Copilot CLI workflow. My context is [replaceable: e.g., refactoring a legacy Python module]. I have [replaceable: number] terminals open. Please guide me through setting up Copilot CLI subagents in autopilot mode for [replaceable: specific task, e.g., running tests and fixing lint errors]. Steps: 1. Configure the CLI to run in background mode. 2. Start the first agent with the prompt: [replaceable: initial prompt]. 3. Monitor the output every 10-15 minutes. 4. If errors occur, pause and ask me for clarification before sending new prompts. Output: A log of commands executed and any code changes made. Quality Check: Verify that no destructive commands (like rm -rf) were executed without my explicit confirmation. Safeguards: Do not proceed to the next step without my confirmation after each check-in. If the agent fails to produce valid code, stop and report the error. Missing Inputs: If you need specific file paths or error logs, ask me before starting.
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