Agentic Image Optimization in GitHub Copilot

Optimize images directly from GitHub Copilot Chat. Uses the Open Plugin surface.

Requirements

• GitHub Copilot subscription (Individual, Business, or Enterprise)
• GitHub CLI (gh) or Copilot Chat in VS Code / JetBrains

Install

gh copilot configure --plugin tinify-ai --url https://tinify.ai/.well-known/ai-plugin.json

Verify

gh copilot extensions list

Expected output includes tinify-ai.

Usage example

In Copilot Chat:

@tinify-ai compress public/hero.png and convert to webp

Response:

✓ public/hero.png → public/hero.webp  (1.1 MB → 162 KB, 85% smaller)

Auth

Guest mode: 20 credits/day, no signup. For your account's credits, ask Copilot Chat:

@tinify-ai login

A browser window opens to https://tinify.ai/mcp/authorize. Log in and approve. Pricing →

Troubleshooting

Plugin not responding in Copilot Chat

Ensure you're using @tinify-ai prefix in chat. Check the extension is listed with gh copilot extensions list.

gh: command not found

Install GitHub CLI: brew install gh (macOS) or download from cli.github.com.

Insufficient credits error

20 free credits/day, resets at midnight UTC. Upgrade →

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