- Subscribe — Go to github.com/features/copilot. Individual plan is $10/mo (free for students).
- Install the extension — In VS Code, install "GitHub Copilot" and "GitHub Copilot Chat" from the marketplace.
- Sign in — Click the Copilot icon in the status bar and authenticate with your GitHub account.
- Start coding — Begin typing code or a comment. Copilot suggests completions in gray text. Press Tab to accept.
- Open Copilot Chat — Press Ctrl+Shift+I to open chat. Ask questions or request edits with @workspace context.
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GitHub Copilot
by GitHub / Microsoft
The most widely used AI code assistant. Integrates into VS Code, JetBrains, Neovim, and more. Offers inline suggestions, chat, multi-file edits, and code review.
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3Select code, right-click → "Copilot" → "Review and Comment." Or open Copilot Chat and say "Review this function for bugs and edge cases."
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