[bot] Update agent model config and MCP dashboard docs for v1.0.83

[DanWahlin]

What changed in Copilot CLI v1.0.83

Two beginner-relevant changes were shipped in v1.0.83 (released 2026-09-04):

1. Custom agents can now specify multiple models — The model property in .agent.md files now works in GitHub Copilot CLI (not just VS Code). You can provide a single model ID or a prioritized list; Copilot tries them in order until one is available. The new model-policy: required field locks agents to the specified list.

2. MCP add/edit/auth forms now open in the plugins dashboard — When you run /mcp add, /mcp edit <name>, or /mcp auth <name>, the form opens inside the unified plugins dashboard instead of a separate panel. Closing the form returns you to the server list automatically.

What was updated

Chapter 04 — Agents & Custom Instructions

• Removed outdated ⚠️ VS Code Only callout that said the model property was not supported in Copilot CLI.
• Added model and model-policy rows to the YAML Properties table.
• Added a new Specifying Models in an Agent subsection with YAML examples showing both a single model and a fallback list, plus a tip explaining why a list is useful.

Chapter 06 — MCP Servers

• Added a 💡 Plugins Dashboard callout below the slash-commands table explaining that interactive MCP management forms now open inside the plugins dashboard.

Sources

• v1.0.83 release notes
• Copilot CLI changelog

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What changed in Copilot CLI v1.0.83 Two beginner-relevant changes were shipped in v1.0.83 <https://github.com/github/copilot-cli/releases/tag/v1.0.83> (released 2026-09-04): 1. *Custom agents can now specify multiple models* — The model property in .agent.md files now works in GitHub Copilot CLI (not just VS Code). You can provide a single model ID or a prioritized list; Copilot tries them in order until one is available. The new model-policy: required field locks agents to the specified list. 2. *MCP add/edit/auth forms now open in the plugins dashboard* — When you run /mcp add, /mcp edit <name>, or /mcp auth <name>, the form opens inside the unified plugins dashboard instead of a separate panel. Closing the form returns you to the server list automatically. What was updated Chapter 04 — Agents & Custom Instructions - Removed outdated ⚠️ VS Code Only callout that said the model property was not supported in Copilot CLI. - Added model and model-policy rows to the YAML Properties table. - Added a new *Specifying Models in an Agent* subsection with YAML examples showing both a single model and a fallback list, plus a tip explaining why a list is useful. Chapter 06 — MCP Servers - Added a 💡 Plugins Dashboard callout below the slash-commands table explaining that interactive MCP management forms now open inside the plugins dashboard. Sources - v1.0.83 release notes <https://github.com/github/copilot-cli/releases/tag/v1.0.83> - Copilot CLI changelog <https://github.com/github/copilot-cli/blob/main/changelog.md> Generated by Course Updater <https://github.com/github/copilot-cli-for-beginners/actions/runs/34117831998/agentic_workflow> · ● 748.9K · ◷ <https://github.com/search?q=repo%3Agithub%2Fcopilot-cli-for-beginners+%22gh-aw-workflow-id%3A+course-updater%22&type=pullrequests> ------------------------------ You can view, comment on, or merge this pull request online at: #213 Commit Summary - 0d2659b <0d2659b> Update agent model config and MCP dashboard docs for v1.0.83 File Changes (2 files <https://github.com/github/copilot-cli-for-beginners/pull/213/files>) - *M* 04-agents-custom-instructions/README.md <https://github.com/github/copilot-cli-for-beginners/pull/213/files#diff-f1876355856235bc44ca0e6b488cd752340876f566e8228abb113fb977a989c0> (34) - *M* 06-mcp-servers/README.md <https://github.com/github/copilot-cli-for-beginners/pull/213/files#diff-49994b991de1f61ac992211ec05ce014dde45ec830717d97cd60ab5fa621eacc> (2) Patch Links: - https://github.com/github/copilot-cli-for-beginners/pull/213.patch - https://github.com/github/copilot-cli-for-beginners/pull/213.diff — Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#213?email_source=notifications&email_token=CECV534DH2PIUWEFSPGK5OL5N2N5XA5CNFSNUABEM5UWIORPF5TWS5BNNB2WEL2QOVWGYUTFOF2WK43UF42DINRTG42DQNJXGGTHEZLBONXW5KTTOVRHGY3SNFRGKZFFMV3GK3TUVRTG633UMVZF6Y3MNFRWW>, or unsubscribe <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/CECV536GMJRCCHLDJM3QSZ35N2N5XAVCNFSNUABGKJSXA33TNF2G64TZHMYTCNJQGEYDKMZZGI5US43TOVSTWNJTG42DEMJWHE3TTILWAI> . Triage notifications, keep track of coding agent tasks and review pull requests on the go with GitHub Mobile for iOS <https://github.com/notifications/mobile/ios/CECV534DGWLXSY7MNN6UKTT5N2N5XA5CNFSNUABEM5UWIORPF5TWS5BNNB2WEL2QOVWGYUTFOF2WK43UF42DINRTG42DQNJXGGTHEZLBONXW5KTTOVRHGY3SNFRGKZFFMV3GK3TUVJTG633UMVZF62LPOM> and Android <https://github.com/notifications/mobile/android/CECV534LUQMLSDVB5NJKYZ35N2N5XA5CNFSNUABEM5UWIORPF5TWS5BNNB2WEL2QOVWGYUTFOF2WK43UF42DINRTG42DQNJXGGTHEZLBONXW5KTTOVRHGY3SNFRGKZFFMV3GK3TUVZTG633UMVZF6YLOMRZG62LE>. Download it today! You are receiving this because you are subscribed to this thread.Message ID: ***@***.***>