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- Document new `copilot mcp` top-level command (v1.0.21) for managing MCP servers from the terminal without starting a chat session - Clarify that /mcp enable and /mcp disable persist across sessions (v1.0.19) - Restructure Additional MCP Commands section into two clear options: slash commands (in-chat) vs copilot mcp (terminal) - Update Key Takeaways and introductory tip to reflect both approaches Co-authored-by: Copilot <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>
Updated README to clarify terminal command usage for managing MCP servers.
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Updates Chapter 06 MCP Servers documentation to reflect recent GitHub Copilot CLI changes: a new copilot mcp top-level command for managing MCP servers outside of chat sessions, and session-persistent /mcp enable//mcp disable behavior.
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- Clarifies that MCP server management can be done either via
/mcpslash commands (in-chat) orcopilot mcp(terminal, no chat session required). - Updates
/mcp enableand/mcp disabledescriptions to note that they persist across sessions. - Refreshes tips and Key Takeaways to match the “two approaches” model.
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| File | Description |
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| 06-mcp-servers/README.md | Restructures the “Additional MCP Commands” section and updates tips/Key Takeaways to include copilot mcp and persistent enable/disable behavior. |
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What's new in the Copilot CLI
v1.0.21 (2026-04-07)
copilot mcptop-level command for managing MCP servers directly from the terminal, without starting a chat session first (e.g.,copilot mcp list,copilot mcp enable <name>,copilot mcp disable <name>)v1.0.19 (2026-04-06)
/mcp enableand/mcp disablenow persist across sessions — previously these were described as temporary; they now save your choice permanentlyWhat was updated
Chapter 06: MCP Servers (
06-mcp-servers/README.md)/mcpslash commands (used inside a chat session)copilot mcpcommand (used directly from the terminal, no chat needed)/mcp enableand/mcp disabledescriptions to note they persist across sessions (not just temporary)/mcp showto point learners to both approachesSource announcements