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docs: update course content for CLI v1.0.15-v1.0.17 features
- Add /share html command to ch01 and ch02 (v1.0.15)
- Document built-in skills shipped with CLI to ch05 (v1.0.17)
- Add /mcp reload and /mcp auth commands to ch06 (v1.0.15/v1.0.16)
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## Skill Locations
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Skills are stored in `.github/skills/` (project-specific) or `~/.copilot/skills/` (user level).
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Skills are stored in `.github/skills/` (project-specific), `~/.copilot/skills/` (user level), or come **built-in** with the CLI itself.
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### How Copilot Finds Skills
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Copilot automatically scans these locations for skills:
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| Location | Scope |
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| Built-in (ships with CLI) | Available to everyone, no setup needed |
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|`.github/skills/`| Project-specific (shared with team via git) |
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|`~/.copilot/skills/`| User-specific (your personal skills) |
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> 💡 **Built-in skills**: Starting with v1.0.17, GitHub Copilot CLI ships with skills pre-installed. For example, the `customizing-copilot-cloud-agents-environment` skill provides a guide for setting up the Copilot cloud agent environment. Run `/skills list` to see all available skills, including built-in ones.
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### Skill Structure
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Each skill lives in its own folder with a `SKILL.md` file. You can optionally include scripts, examples, or other resources:
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1.**Skills are automatic**: Copilot loads them when your prompt matches the skill's description
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2.**Direct invocation**: You can also invoke skills directly with `/skill-name` as a slash command
4.**Location matters**: `.github/skills/` for project/team sharing,`~/.copilot/skills/` for personal use
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4.**Location matters**: Built-in skills ship with the CLI; `.github/skills/` for project/team sharing;`~/.copilot/skills/` for personal use
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5.**Description is key**: Write descriptions that match how you naturally ask questions
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> 📋 **Quick Reference**: See the [GitHub Copilot CLI command reference](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/reference/cli-command-reference) for a complete list of commands and shortcuts.
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