Tuesday, July 28, 2026

How to Configure OpenClaude with GitHub Copilot ๐Ÿš€

Want to harness the power of GitHub Copilot right inside OpenClaude? Integrating these two tools gives you a seamless environment for planning, coding, testing, and asking complex questions about your repository.

Follow this quick guide to set up GitHub Copilot as your primary LLM in OpenClaude. ๐Ÿ’ก


Step 1: Install OpenClaude ๐Ÿ“ฆ

First, grab the latest version of OpenClaude directly from npm.

npm install -g @gitlawb/openclaude@latest

Check out the OpenClaude GitHub Repository for additional docs and source code.


Step 2: Connect GitHub Copilot ๐Ÿ”‘

Once the installation is complete, you need to configure OpenClaude to talk to your GitHub Copilot models.

Run the onboarding command:

/onboard-github

Next, follow the interactive authentication steps:

  1. Select the Login via Browser option when prompted.
  2. A unique device code will appear in your terminal. Copy it! ๐Ÿ“‹
  3. Open the provided GitHub authorization link in your browser, enter your code, and authenticate your account.

Step 3: Verify and Start Coding ๐ŸŽฏ

After authorizing, confirm that your Copilot models are successfully loaded into OpenClaude by checking the model list in your terminal:

/models

You should now see the GitHub Copilot model available and active!

What’s Next? ๐Ÿ› ️

You’re all set! You can now leverage GitHub Copilot’s capabilities directly inside OpenClaude for:

  • ๐Ÿ—️ Planning project architectures
  • ๐Ÿ’ป Development & code generation
  • ๐Ÿงช Testing & debugging
  • Q&A on your codebase

Have you tried using OpenClaude with other model providers? Let us know your favorite setup in the comments below! ๐Ÿ‘‡


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