Join the GitHub Copilot CLI Challenge! Win GitHub Universe Tickets, Copilot Pro+ Subscriptions and $1,000 in Cash 💸

March 5 Update: GitHub Copilot CLI...

March 5 Update:

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Feb 26 Update: New winner announcement date - March 5

We're excited to announce our newest challenge with GitHub!

Running through February 15, the GitHub Copilot CLI Challenge invites you to experience the power of GitHub Copilot directly in your terminal.

GitHub Copilot CLI brings AI-powered coding assistance to your command line, enabling you to build, debug, and understand code through natural language conversations.

Whether you're building productivity tools, fun experiments, or solving everyday problems, this challenge is the perfect opportunity to explore what's possible when AI meets the command line.

We have some really great prizes for this challenge, and there are many opportunities to win! Read on to learn more.

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Our Prompt

Your mandate is to build an application using GitHub Copilot CLI. What should you build? That's entirely up to you! Here are some ideas to get you started:

• Productivity boosters: Tools that make your daily workflow smoother
• Fun experiments: That silly idea you've always wanted an excuse to build
• Problem solvers: Solutions to common pain points you or others face
• Creative utilities: Unique tools that showcase what Copilot CLI can do

The most important aspect? Show us how GitHub Copilot CLI enhances your development process and helps you build something awesome.

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Prizes

Three Winners will each receive:

• $1,000 USD
• Ticket to GitHub Universe 2026 (October 28-29)
• Exclusive DEV Badge

25 Runner-Ups will each receive:

• 1-year GitHub Copilot Pro+ subscription
• Exclusive DEV Badge

All Participants with a valid submission will receive a completion badge on their DEV profile.

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How To Participate

In order to participate, you'll need to use GitHub Copilot CLI in your project and publish a post using the submission template below.

If your app requires logging in, please provide testing credentials in your submission and/or instructions on how to best test your application for judges.

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Please review our judging criteria, rules, guidelines, and FAQ page before submitting so you understand our participation guidelines and official contests rules such as eligibility requirements.

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Getting Started with GitHub Copilot CLI :rocket:

Ready to dive in? Check out the GitHub Copilot CLI repository:

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Important Dates

• January 22: GitHub Copilot CLI Challenge begins!
• <mark>February 15: Submissions due at 11:59 PM PST</mark>
• February 26: Winners Announced

We can't wait to see what you build with GitHub Copilot CLI! Questions about the challenge? Ask them below.

Good luck and happy coding!