[bot] Update login flow docs and add /permissions, /plugins commands (v1.0.76–v1.0.78) - #197
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- Update Chapter 00 authentication section to reflect the new default browser-based OAuth login flow introduced in v1.0.77. The device code flow is now a fallback for remote/headless terminals. - Update Chapter 00 troubleshooting section to match the new login UX. - Add /permissions command to Chapter 01 Permissions table (v1.0.78). - Add /plugins command to Chapter 01 Agent Environment table (v1.0.76). Co-authored-by: Copilot <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>
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Pull request overview
Updates beginner course documentation for Copilot CLI releases v1.0.76–v1.0.78.
Changes:
- Documents browser-based OAuth and device-code fallback.
- Adds
/pluginsand/permissionscommand references.
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00-quick-start/README.md |
Updates authentication and troubleshooting guidance. |
01-setup-and-first-steps/README.md |
Documents the new slash commands. |
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| *The browser-based flow: your browser opens automatically and you authorize in one click. On remote/headless terminals, a device code is shown instead.* |
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| Manually visit [github.com/login/device](https://github.com/login/device) and enter the code shown in your terminal. | ||
| On remote or headless terminals, the device code flow is used instead. Your terminal will display a one-time code. Visit [github.com/login/device](https://github.com/login/device) and enter the code, then authorize access. |
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What changed in Copilot CLI
From releases v1.0.76–v1.0.78 (July 28–31, 2026):
--web-flowor--device-codeflags to force a specific mode./permissionsslash command to switch between approval modes./pluginsfor plugins, instructions, agents, LSP servers, and hooks.Sections updated
00-quick-start/README.md--web-flowand--device-codeflags.--web-flow.01-setup-and-first-steps/README.md/permissionscommand with a beginner-friendly description./pluginscommand with a beginner-friendly description.Source announcements