Copilot CLI Plugins
Install HVE Core collections as Copilot CLI plugins for terminal-based AI-assisted development workflows.
Prerequisites
- GitHub Copilot CLI installed and authenticated
- Git symlink support enabled (Windows: Developer Mode +
git config --global core.symlinks true)
Register hve-core as a Plugin Marketplace
copilot plugin marketplace add microsoft/hve-core
Browse Available Plugins
Type /plugin in a Copilot CLI chat session to browse available plugins.
Install a Plugin
copilot plugin install hve-core@hve-core
copilot plugin install hve-core-all@hve-core
Available Plugins
| Plugin | Description |
|---|---|
| hve-core | Research, Plan, Implement, Review lifecycle |
| github | GitHub issue management |
| ado | Azure DevOps integration |
| coding-standards | Language-specific coding guidelines |
| project-planning | PRDs, BRDs, ADRs, architecture diagrams |
| data-science | Data specs, notebooks, dashboards |
| design-thinking | Design thinking coaching and methodology |
| security-planning | Security and incident response |
| installer | HVE Core installation automation |
| experimental | Experimental and preview artifacts |
| hve-core-all | Full HVE Core bundle |
Plugin Contents
Each plugin includes:
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Agents | Custom chat agents for specialized workflows |
| Commands | Task prompts accessible via the CLI |
| Instructions | Coding standards and conventions |
| Skills | Self-contained skill packages (hve-core-all only) |
Artifacts are symlinked from the plugin directory to the source repository, enabling zero-copy installation.
Limitations
- Instructions are included but may not be natively consumed by the CLI plugin system
- The
copilot plugincommands are not yet in official GitHub Copilot documentation - Skills require skill-compatible agent environments
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