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Summary

Updated Chapter 01 (First Steps) with documentation for recent Copilot CLI features released between September 28 and October 4, 2026.

What's New

This PR adds beginner-friendly documentation for the following features from CLI versions 1.0.85 through 1.0.92:

Features Added to Course

  1. Auto Routing Tier (v1.0.87)

    • Intelligent model selection that balances speed and capability
    • Managed Auto policies for organizations
    • Explains how to select "Auto" in the /model picker
  2. New Model Support (v1.0.85, v1.0.89, v1.0.90)

    • GPT-6 Astra
    • GPT-6.1 Sol
    • GPT-6 Luna
    • Claude Opus 5.5
    • Added to model picker reference with examples
  3. copilot config CLI Command (v1.0.92-4)

    • New subcommands: list, read, set, remove
    • Settings stored in ~/.copilot/config.json
    • Useful for scripting and batch configuration
    • Examples show common workflows
  4. Concise Transcript View (v1.0.85)

    • Setting: transcriptView: "concise"
    • Groups tool activity into collapsible summaries
    • Reduces visual clutter while keeping details accessible
  5. Environment Picker (v1.0.92-3)

    • Ctrl+E hotkey to switch between local and cloud execution
    • Pre-conversation modal for mode selection
    • Useful for different working styles

Chapter Updates

  • Chapter 01 (First Steps) - Comprehensive additions to "Switching Models" section under Additional Commands > Models and Subagents

What Was NOT Included

  • copilot sandbox ca commands (v1.0.91) - Advanced certificate authority management for proxy configuration. Deferred for beginner course scope.
  • Various performance fixes and UI improvements in patch versions - Not applicable to course content

Verification

  • All changes follow existing chapter style and structure
  • Examples are copy-paste ready and match beginner-friendly tone
  • Content focuses on practical use cases relevant to learners
  • Links to official documentation provided

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Add beginner-friendly documentation for recent CLI updates:
- Auto routing tier for intelligent model selection
- New models: GPT-6 Astra, GPT-6.1 Sol, GPT-6 Luna, Claude Opus 5.5
- copilot config CLI command (list, read, set, remove settings)
- Concise transcript view for cleaner interface
- Environment picker (Ctrl+E) for local/cloud mode selection

These features help beginners manage their workflow preferences and
understand model selection options. Updated Chapter 01 (First Steps).

Co-authored-by: Copilot <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>
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Copilot AI balanced review requested due to automatic review settings October 12, 2026 20:09
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🟡 Changes recommended

Configuration paths are incorrect, and several feature descriptions overstate undocumented behavior.

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What changed in this PR

Updates Chapter 01 with recent Copilot CLI model routing, configuration, transcript, and environment features.

Changes:

  • Documents Auto routing and new models.
  • Adds configuration and transcript guidance.
  • Introduces local/cloud environment selection.
File Description
01-setup-and-first-steps/​README.md Expands the model and settings documentation.

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> 💡 **Model picker navigation**: The model picker now groups models into sections — **Recent**, **Recommended**, and **New** — so you can quickly find the model you used last or try what's newly available. Use **Shift+Tab** inside the picker to switch between grouping views.
### Auto Routing Tier
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