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Date: Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:04:56 +0000
Subject: [PATCH] docs: update Learning Hub for CLI v1.0.71-v1.0.72 changes

- automating-with-hooks: document stop_hook_active flag for agentStop
  hooks (v1.0.72) so users know to self-limit blocking hooks
- creating-effective-skills: add copilot plugins install --skill command
  including --scope project flag for repo-scoped installs (v1.0.72)
- installing-and-using-plugins: document expanded /plugins slash command
  management (update, uninstall, enable, disable with --plugin/--mcp/
  --skill flags) and marketplace management commands (v1.0.71-v1.0.72)

Co-authored-by: Copilot <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>
---
 .../learning-hub/automating-with-hooks.md     | 19 +++++++-
 .../learning-hub/creating-effective-skills.md | 15 ++++++-
 .../installing-and-using-plugins.md           | 44 ++++++++++++++++++-
 3 files changed, 75 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-)

diff --git a/website/src/content/docs/learning-hub/automating-with-hooks.md b/website/src/content/docs/learning-hub/automating-with-hooks.md
index 8864598f..87a22f37 100644
--- a/website/src/content/docs/learning-hub/automating-with-hooks.md
+++ b/website/src/content/docs/learning-hub/automating-with-hooks.md
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: 'Automating with Hooks'
 description: 'Learn how to use hooks to automate lifecycle events like formatting, linting, and governance checks during Copilot agent sessions.'
 authors:
   - GitHub Copilot Learning Hub Team
-lastUpdated: 2026-07-13
+lastUpdated: 2026-07-20
 estimatedReadingTime: '8 minutes'
 tags:
   - hooks
@@ -369,6 +369,23 @@ Run ESLint after the agent finishes responding and block if there are errors:
 
 If the lint command exits with a non-zero status, the action is blocked.
 
+> **`stop_hook_active` flag (v1.0.72+)**: If an `agentStop` hook always blocks (returns non-zero), the CLI ends the turn after **8 consecutive blocks** instead of looping indefinitely. When this happens, the hook receives a `stop_hook_active: true` field in its JSON input so it can detect the forced continuation and self-limit — for example, by skipping the blocking check or logging a warning instead. This prevents infinite loops caused by hooks that unconditionally deny completion.
+
+```bash
+#!/usr/bin/env bash
+# scripts/final-lint.sh
+INPUT=$(cat)
+STOP_HOOK_ACTIVE=$(echo "$INPUT" | jq -r '.stop_hook_active // false')
+
+# Self-limit when the CLI has hit the 8-block threshold
+if [ "$STOP_HOOK_ACTIVE" = "true" ]; then
+  echo "Warning: agentStop hook reached block limit — skipping lint." >&2
+  exit 0
+fi
+
+npx eslint . --max-warnings 0
+```
+
 ### Security Gating with preToolUse
 
 Block dangerous commands before they execute. Use the `matcher` field to target only the `bash` tool, so the hook doesn't fire for file edits or other tools:
diff --git a/website/src/content/docs/learning-hub/creating-effective-skills.md b/website/src/content/docs/learning-hub/creating-effective-skills.md
index d9ba88a4..66c3f955 100644
--- a/website/src/content/docs/learning-hub/creating-effective-skills.md
+++ b/website/src/content/docs/learning-hub/creating-effective-skills.md
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: 'Creating Effective Skills'
 description: 'Master the art of writing reusable, shareable skill folders that deliver consistent results across your team.'
 authors:
   - GitHub Copilot Learning Hub Team
-lastUpdated: 2026-07-13
+lastUpdated: 2026-07-20
 estimatedReadingTime: '9 minutes'
 tags:
   - skills
@@ -381,6 +381,19 @@ copilot skill add https://example.com/skill.zip  # add a skill from a URL
 copilot skill remove my-skill           # remove an installed skill by name
 ```
 
+You can also install skills via the `copilot plugins install` command (v1.0.72+):
+
+```bash
+# Install a skill from a local directory, URL, or file
+copilot plugins install --skill ./my-skill/
+copilot plugins install --skill https://example.com/skill.zip
+
+# Install into the current repository (project scope) instead of globally
+copilot plugins install --skill ./my-skill/ --scope project
+```
+
+The `--scope project` flag installs the skill into the repository's `.github/skills/` directory — useful when you want the skill checked into version control and shared with the whole team rather than installed only for your user.
+
 You can also run `/skill` (or the existing `/skills`) inside an interactive session to see what's loaded. The `copilot skill` subcommand is the recommended way to install skills that aren't packaged inside a plugin.
 
 **Q: How are skills different from prompts?**
diff --git a/website/src/content/docs/learning-hub/installing-and-using-plugins.md b/website/src/content/docs/learning-hub/installing-and-using-plugins.md
index 4733a4ba..3517d680 100644
--- a/website/src/content/docs/learning-hub/installing-and-using-plugins.md
+++ b/website/src/content/docs/learning-hub/installing-and-using-plugins.md
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: 'Installing and Using Plugins'
 description: 'Learn how to find, install, and manage plugins that extend GitHub Copilot CLI with reusable agents, skills, hooks, and integrations.'
 authors:
   - GitHub Copilot Learning Hub Team
-lastUpdated: 2026-07-13
+lastUpdated: 2026-07-20
 estimatedReadingTime: '8 minutes'
 tags:
   - plugins
@@ -222,6 +222,48 @@ copilot plugin marketplace update
 copilot plugin uninstall my-plugin
 ```
 
+### Managing Plugins, Skills, and MCP Servers via Slash Commands
+
+*(v1.0.71–v1.0.72+)* Inside an interactive Copilot session, the `/plugins` slash command now supports the full range of management actions. You can target plugins, MCP servers, or skills using explicit flags:
+
+```
+# Plugin management
+/plugins update my-plugin
+/plugins uninstall my-plugin
+/plugins enable my-plugin
+/plugins disable my-plugin
+
+# Skill management via /plugins
+/plugins install --skill ./my-skill/
+/plugins remove --skill my-skill
+/plugins enable --skill my-skill
+/plugins disable --skill my-skill
+
+# MCP server management via /plugins
+/plugins enable --mcp my-server
+/plugins disable --mcp my-server
+/plugins remove --mcp my-server
+```
+
+Use `/plugins help` inside a session to see all available subcommands.
+
+### Marketplace Management
+
+Manage plugin marketplaces from within a session or the CLI:
+
+```
+# From an interactive session
+/plugins marketplace browse awesome-copilot
+/plugins marketplace update            # refresh all marketplace catalogs
+
+# From the CLI
+copilot plugins marketplace list
+copilot plugins marketplace browse awesome-copilot
+copilot plugins marketplace update
+copilot plugins marketplace add my-org/internal-plugins
+copilot plugins marketplace remove my-org/internal-plugins
+```
+
 ### Loading Plugins from a Local Directory
 
 You can load plugins directly from a local directory without installing them from a marketplace, using the `--plugin-dir` flag when starting Copilot: