GitHub Copilot CLI #

Ask Copilot CLI to review a named instruction, prompt, or tool-definition file. The lintlang-audit skill runs the scanner and summarizes its static findings in your session.

Setup #

Install the plugin directly from the repository:

copilot plugin install hermes-labs-ai/lintlang:integrations/copilot-cli

Install the Python 3.10+ scanner separately, or make uvx available for the skill's pinned on-demand runner:

python -m pip install lintlang==0.8.0
lintlang --version

Verify #

Start a new Copilot CLI session and run /skills list. Confirm that lintlang-audit loaded, then ask:

Use lintlang-audit to scan .github/copilot-instructions.md and report its verdict and findings.

Use a path that exists in your repository. Confirm that the response identifies the scanned file and reports its verdict and findings. This is an on-demand audit; the skill does not automatically scan every file or change its target.

Troubleshooting and removal #

The plugin does not bundle the Python package. If scanning cannot start, check the installed runner or uvx in the host environment. A scan makes no model or network calls, while package installation may need a download. PASS means the selected static checks found no covered issue above LOW.

copilot plugin uninstall lintlang

Next steps #

Try a small fixture · Add a GitHub gate · Released plugin guide · All integrations