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where-was-i — GitHub Copilot plugin: what it does, how to install

Q: How do I install where-was-i in GitHub Copilot?

Run `copilot plugin install where-was-i@awesome-copilot`.

The plugin rebuilds your development context from the branch, commits, uncommitted work, and PR clues, then starts a prompt to resume the task.

Install into GitHub Copilot · Command from the source All methods and platforms ↓

copilot plugin install where-was-i@awesome-copilot

Open on GitHub

What where-was-i does

where-was-i reconstructs the state of a task from the current branch, commit history, uncommitted changes, and clues connected to a pull request. It then triggers a prompt that helps continue from that context.

The plugin fits work that was interrupted or left between tasks. It is part of github/awesome-copilot and is released under the MIT license.

Install it when you need a quick view of what was in progress before you continue. For GitHub Copilot, use the plugin installation command shown below.

What it helps with

rebuild context after an interrupted task
inspect the current branch and recent commits
review uncommitted work before resuming
connect repository state with pull request clues

Example prompts for the agent

Reconstruct my current development context and prepare a prompt to resume.
Check the branch, recent commits, and uncommitted work, then tell me where I stopped.
Look for pull request clues and suggest the next step for continuing this task.

How to install where-was-i

Command from the source

copilot plugin install where-was-i@awesome-copilot

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Questions about where-was-i

How do I install where-was-i in GitHub Copilot?

Run copilot plugin install where-was-i@awesome-copilot.

What does where-was-i do?

It rebuilds development context from the branch, commits, uncommitted work, and pull request clues, then triggers a resume prompt.

What does where-was-i use to restore context?

It uses the branch state, commit history, uncommitted changes, and clues related to a pull request.

Source text

where-was-i · MIT

# Where Was I Plugin

Reconstruct your dev context (branch, commits, uncommitted work, PR clues) and trigger a resume prompt to continue quickly.

## Installation

``bash
copilot plugin install where-was-i@awesome-copilot
``

## Source

This plugin is part of [Awesome Copilot](https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot).

## License

MIT