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squad-help

Explains correct invocation paths for the Squad custom Copilot CLI agent.

2|Updated Jul 24, 2026
Search Tags:#onboarding#multi-agent#task tool#squad#copilot cli#agent invocation
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/elbruno/ElBruno.MagenticUI --skill squad-help-elbruno
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: squad-help
Source: https://github.com/elbruno/ElBruno.MagenticUI/tree/main/.squad/templates/skills/squad-help
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/elbruno/ElBruno.MagenticUI --skill squad-help-elbruno

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Users and AI agents frequently misinvoke Squad by calling it as a skill or slash command, producing errors like "Skill not found: Squad". This Skill clarifies that Squad is a custom Copilot CLI agent and documents the correct invocation paths for each user intent. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Invocation routing: Maps user intents ("use squad", "set up a squad", "squad help") to the correct mechanism — the task tool with agent_type="Squad", the squad-commands skill, or the squad init shell command. - Anti-pattern guardrails: Lists explicit mistakes to avoid, such as calling skill(Squad) or typing /squad as a slash command. - Use Case: A user says "Use Squad to build a feature" and the assistant correctly dispatches task(name="build-feature", agent_type="Squad", prompt="...") instead of failing with a skill lookup error. ## Quick Start When the user asks to use Squad, invoke the task tool with agent_type set to Squad and a prompt describing the work.

Frequently Asked Questions about squad-help

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I invoke the Squad agent in Copilot CLI?▼

Invoke Squad using the task tool with agent_type set to "Squad" and a prompt describing the work. Squad is a custom agent registered at .github/agents/squad.agent.md, not a skill, so skill(Squad) will fail.

Why does skill(Squad) fail with Skill not found?▼

Squad is a custom Copilot CLI agent, not a skill, so the skill loader has no entry named Squad. Use the task tool with agent_type="Squad" instead, or browse agents with the /agent command.

Is there a /squad slash command in Copilot CLI?▼

No, /squad does not exist. Slash commands are built-in CLI keywords like /agent, /skills, and /mcp, and skill or agent names cannot be mapped to slash commands.

How do I initialize Squad in a new project?▼

Run the shell command squad init in a terminal inside a project that has no .squad/ directory yet. It is a shell command, not a tool call, so it cannot be invoked from within an existing Copilot session.

When should I not use the Squad agent?▼

Avoid dispatching Squad for tiny tasks the current agent can handle directly, such as trivial edits. Squad is designed for work that needs multi-agent orchestration and handoffs between specialists.

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