GitHub Copilot

About GitHub Copilot

GitHub Copilot was the tool that brought AI coding to the mainstream, and it remains the most widely adopted AI pair programmer. It suggests whole lines and functions as you type, trained on billions of lines of public code.

Deeply integrated with VS Code and the GitHub ecosystem, it now includes chat, code review and agentic coding features that handle multi-step tasks.

Key Features

• ✓ Inline code completions as you type
• ✓ Copilot Chat for explanations and refactoring
• ✓ Agent mode for multi-step coding tasks
• ✓ Works across VS Code, JetBrains and Neovim
• ✓ Trained on vast public code repositories

Pricing

Freemium

Free plan available with core features; paid plans unlock higher limits and advanced features. Check the official website for current pricing.

Pros & Cons

Best For

Developers of all levels who want faster coding with fewer trips to documentation and Stack Overflow.

How to Use GitHub Copilot

1. Install the Copilot extension in VS Code or your editor.
2. Sign in with GitHub and start (or continue) a free trial.
3. Write a comment describing what you want, then accept suggestions with Tab.
4. Use Copilot Chat to explain, refactor or debug code.

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