diff --git a/04-agents-custom-instructions/README.md b/04-agents-custom-instructions/README.md index a286a570..7e84bf23 100644 --- a/04-agents-custom-instructions/README.md +++ b/04-agents-custom-instructions/README.md @@ -109,7 +109,25 @@ What about the Task Agent? It works behind the scenes to manage and track what i > 💡 **Multi-turn subagents**: Subagents (background tasks launched by agents) support follow-up messages. While an agent is running in the background, you can open `/tasks` to view it and send follow-up instructions. You don't have to wait for it to finish before guiding it further. Think of it like being able to tap your assistant on the shoulder mid-task to give extra direction. -> 📚 **Official Documentation**: [GitHub Copilot CLI Agents](https://docs.github.com/copilot/how-tos/use-copilot-agents/use-copilot-cli#use-custom-agents) +### Choosing a Model for Plan Mode + +By default, `/plan` uses the same AI model you've selected for your session. You can pick a *different* model to use only while in plan mode — great for using a faster or less expensive model for planning, then switching back to a more powerful one for implementation: + +```bash +copilot + +# Open the model picker for plan mode only +> /model plan + +# Or specify a model ID directly (use 'off' to clear the plan-mode model) +> /model plan gpt-5.6-sol + +# Leave plan mode and the model reverts to your session model automatically +``` + +> 💡 **Why set a plan-mode model?** A high-quality plan created by a frontier model upfront can actually save tokens and time overall. A precise, well-scoped plan means fewer back-and-forth corrections during implementation. + +> 📚 **Official Documentation**: [GitHub Copilot CLI Agents](https://docs.github.com/copilot/how-tos/copilot-cli/use-copilot-cli/invoke-custom-agents) ---