Source: https://ailoot.ai/docs/integrations/github-copilot-cli/
Canonical: https://ailoot.ai/docs/en/integrations/github-copilot-cli/
Language: en

[Terminal agents](https://ailoot.ai/docs/en/integrations/#agents) 

# GitHub Copilot CLI

[Markdown](https://ailoot.ai/docs/en/integrations/github-copilot-cli/index.md)

Terminal agent · OpenAI Chat, Anthropic Messages

| Format | Where to set it up |
| --- | --- |
| OpenAI Chat, Anthropic Messages | COPILOT\_PROVIDER\_BASE\_URL, COPILOT\_PROVIDER\_TYPE, COPILOT\_PROVIDER\_API\_KEY, and COPILOT\_MODEL environment variables (or the --model flag) |

## [](https://ailoot.ai/docs/integrations/github-copilot-cli/#setup)Setup

Copy the configuration and replace `sk-...` with your key from the Ailoot Dashboard. Prefer storing the key in the environment variable `AILOOT_API_KEY`, if the application supports it.

Before starting, request GET /v1/models with your Ailoot key. Choose an exact model ID whose methods include POST /v1/chat/completions, POST /v1/messages, then use that ID in the configuration. For agents, also check tool support and the features required by your client version.

```bash
export AILOOT_API_KEY="sk-..."
unset COPILOT_PROVIDER_TYPE
# OpenAI-compatible mode
export COPILOT_PROVIDER_BASE_URL=https://api.ailoot.ai/v1
export COPILOT_PROVIDER_API_KEY="$AILOOT_API_KEY"
export COPILOT_MODEL=gpt-6.1-sol
copilot

# Anthropic mode
export COPILOT_PROVIDER_TYPE=anthropic
export COPILOT_PROVIDER_BASE_URL=https://api.ailoot.ai
export COPILOT_PROVIDER_API_KEY="$AILOOT_API_KEY"
export COPILOT_MODEL=claude-sonnet-5-5
copilot
```

Example model: `gpt-6.1-sol`. Choose any other model from the [catalog](https://ailoot.ai/models/en/) — check that it supports the format you need.

## [](https://ailoot.ai/docs/integrations/github-copilot-cli/#notes)Good to know

Types: openai (default, any OpenAI-compatible server), azure, anthropic. The model must support tool calling and streaming output. COPILOT\_PROVIDER\_WIRE\_API selects the protocol, but the page does not list its values. Limits can be set with COPILOT\_PROVIDER\_MAX\_PROMPT\_TOKENS / MAX\_OUTPUT\_TOKENS.

## [](https://ailoot.ai/docs/integrations/github-copilot-cli/#check)Test

- For the OpenAI format, the URL is `https://api.ailoot.ai/v1` (or the full path if the application asks for a full URL).
- For the Anthropic format, the URL is `https://api.ailoot.ai` without `/v1`.
- Ask a short question. If you get an error, check the code and Request ID, then consult [Errors and limits](https://ailoot.ai/docs/en/errors/).
- 404 immediately after setup almost always means the URL is wrong: an extra or missing `/v1`.
- 402 — insufficient balance for the reserve. Agents reserve more than chat: [why](https://ailoot.ai/docs/en/billing/reserve/).

Application documentation: [https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/how-tos/copilot-cli/customize-copilot/use-byok-models](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/how-tos/copilot-cli/customize-copilot/use-byok-models)

Still have questions? Send your Request ID and a description — we'll help you troubleshoot.[Contact support](mailto:support@ailoot.ai)

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