Fix GitHub Copilot CLI Powershell Alias instructions

[mpusch88]

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What article on docs.github.com is affected?

https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/github-copilot-in-the-cli/using-github-copilot-in-the-cli

What part(s) of the article would you like to see updated?

What needs to be fixed:

The alias creation section for PowerShell.

Why:

The instructions provided add a new line to the PowerShell profile every time PowerShell is opened.

Expected Results:

Instructions should be updated to avoid adding a new line to the PowerShell profile every time PowerShell is opened.

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[mklement0]

To add some context:

The code shown in the linked instruction is setup code, meant to be run once in order to programmatically add the aliases (which are actually functions) to the profile / initialization files of supported shells, whereas the instructions, e.g. "Add the following to your PowerShell profile:", mistakenly suggest that this setup code itself should be added to the profile / initialization file.

[nguyenalex836]

@mpusch88 Thank you for opening this issue! I've linked the related PR ✨

[mpusch88]

I closed the PR as the fix was not correct.

I'd be happy to update the instructions, but need someone to fix the functions generated by the alias command for Windows PowerShell first.

[nguyenalex836]

@mpusch88

but need someone to fix the functions generated by the alias command for Windows PowerShell first.

I'll get this triaged for the team to review ✨

[isaacmbrown]

I noticed that this has been fixed now. The commands are now provided as commands to be run, rather than lines to add to a configuration file.

https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/github-copilot-in-the-cli/configuring-github-copilot-in-the-cli