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Copilot CLI Weekly: BYOK, Rubber Duck, and Direct Mode Flags

DEV.to AIΒ·April 14, 2026

Copilot CLI now allows users to bring their own keys (BYOK) and utilize local AI models or external providers, removing the dependency on GitHub's model gateway. This change means GitHub authentication is optional for the core terminal agent experience, enabling fully offline usage.

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