GitHub introduces a new remote feature for GitHub Copilot CLI that lets you access and control an active terminal session from any browser-enabled device. In this short update, GitHub explains the core capability and links to the public preview announcement.

Remote control GitHub Copilot CLI sessions on web and mobile (public preview)

Need to step away from your desk but keep working in the same terminal session? GitHub Copilot CLI has a new remote control feature (in public preview) that lets you access your active terminal session from any device with a web browser.

What’s new

• Remote access to an active Copilot CLI terminal session
• Works from web and mobile (via a browser)
• Enables you to remote control your session so you can continue managing work when away from your primary machine

Learn more

• Remote control Copilot CLI sessions on web and mobile (public preview): https://github.blog/changelog/2026-04-13-remote-control-cli-sessions-on-web-and-mobile-in-public-preview?utm_source=social-youtube-rc-cta-changelog&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=copilot-cli-remote-control-preview-april-2026

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