GitHub Copilot suggests code completions, entire functions, and chat-based coding help directly inside editors like VS Code and JetBrains IDEs, trained to understand context from the surrounding codebase.
- Pricing
- freemium
- Categories
- Coding & Development
- Added
- Jul 20, 2026
What is GitHub Copilot?
GitHub Copilot is an AI pair programmer that suggests code completions, whole functions, and chat-based coding help directly inside editors like VS Code and JetBrains IDEs, using context from the surrounding codebase.
How to use GitHub Copilot?
Install the Copilot extension in a supported editor and sign in with a GitHub account. As you type, Copilot suggests inline completions you accept with a keystroke; open Copilot Chat to ask questions, explain code, or generate tests. It requires a paid subscription (with free access for some students and open-source maintainers).
Core Features
- Inline code completions and whole-function suggestions
- Copilot Chat for explanations, fixes, and tests
- Context awareness from the open codebase
- Works in VS Code, JetBrains, and other editors
GitHub Copilot — Links & Contact
Company: GitHub (Microsoft)
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