GitHub demonstrates, with Cassidy as host, how developers can use the Copilot CLI /fleet command to automate and parallelize common open source maintenance tasks using multiple AI agents.

How to Use the /fleet Command in GitHub Copilot CLI

Maintaining open source repositories can be overwhelming, but GitHub Copilot CLI introduces a new way to automate repetitive development chores. In this demonstration, Cassidy walks through how to use the /fleet command within Copilot CLI to handle routine tasks like resolving issues and upgrading project dependencies in parallel, all powered by AI.

Key Highlights

• Parallel Automation: The /fleet command enables you to instruct multiple Copilot AI agents to perform tasks simultaneously.
• Routine Upgrades: Watch as dependencies for tools like Astro and TinaCMS are automatically upgraded.
• Issue Resolution: See how existing repository issues are handled efficiently by delegating them to Copilot-powered agents.
• Streamlining Maintenance: This tool helps minimize manual overhead and lets you focus on more complex problems.

Steps Shown

1. Launching Copilot CLI: Start by invoking Copilot CLI in your project directory.
2. **Using /fleet😗* Enter the /fleet command, followed by instructions for the agents, such as ‘upgrade Astro’ or ‘resolve open issues related to TinaCMS’.
3. AI Agent Coordination: Copilot CLI assigns each sub-task to a dedicated agent, who executes them in parallel, reporting progress.
4. Reviewing Results: At the end, you can review the changes made by each agent before merging updates into the main repository.

Benefits

• Automation of repetitive tasks
• Parallel execution for greater efficiency
• Easy integration with GitHub repositories
• Reduces time spent on maintenance chores

Resources

• GitHub Copilot CLI Feature Page
• Connect via YouTube, Blog, X/Twitter, and more for ongoing updates from GitHub.

Stay productive and let AI-powered tools handle the repetitive work in your codebase.