[bot] Add /ask, /env, MCP registry install, and plugin marketplace update commands#80
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…date Document new Copilot CLI features from releases v1.0.25–v1.0.27: - Add /ask command to Essential Slash Commands (ask quick questions without affecting conversation history) - Add /env command to Additional Commands reference (shows active instructions, MCP servers, skills, agents, and plugins) - Document MCP server registry installation (/mcp install) in Chapter 06 as the beginner-friendly path before manual JSON configuration - Add 'copilot plugin marketplace update' command to Chapter 05 plugin section so learners can refresh stale plugin catalogs Co-authored-by: Copilot <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>
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What changed
This PR documents four beginner-relevant features from Copilot CLI releases v1.0.25, v1.0.26, and v1.0.27 (April 13–15, 2026).
New features found
/askcommand/envcommand/mcp install)copilot plugin marketplace update/plugin marketplaceFeatures excluded as too advanced for beginners: OpenTelemetry monitoring, ACP client MCP providers, Anthropic BYOM image data, enterprise login improvements, plugin hook env vars.
Sections updated
01-setup-and-first-steps/README.md/askto the Essential Slash Commands table (with an explanation of how it differs from regular chat)/envto the Agent Environment section of Additional Commands, with a troubleshooting tip/ask05-skills/README.mdcopilot plugin marketplace updatecommand to the Plugins section with a usage note06-mcp-servers/README.md/mcp installas the easiest starting point for beginnersSource announcements
/askcommand,copilot plugin marketplace update, status bar hints/envcommand, MCP registry install,/remotecommand