GitHub Copilot

GitHub Copilot is an AI coding assistant that works across the editor, GitHub, the command line and a desktop app. It offers inline completions, chat, agent mode and automated code review in one connected workflow. Copilot draws on context from the file being edited and the surrounding workspace to suggest code or propose changes. Teams can also assign larger tasks to agents that work in the background and open pull requests.

Key Features

• Code completions and next edit suggestions inside the editor.
• Chat and agent mode in VS Code and other editors, with explanations, proposed edits and file checks.
• A desktop Copilot app for launching work, tracking several agents, reviewing changes and merging finished work.
• Agents on GitHub that can plan and execute tasks in the background.
• Copilot CLI for terminal work and Copilot Code Review for pull requests.
• Copilot Spaces, a shared knowledge source built from documentation and repositories.
• Governance tools including audit logs, a single control plane and MCP server allow lists.

Who is it for

• Individual developers, freelancers and open-source maintainers.
• Students and educators through the individual plans described on the site.
• Teams and organizations that need user management and shared controls.
• Enterprises that require SSO, IP indemnity, usage metrics and pooled credits.

What can you do with GitHub Copilot

• Complete code as you type and accept larger multi-line suggestions.
• Ask questions about a file or repository in chat.
• Delegate a task to an agent and review the resulting pull request.
• Run an automated code review before a human reviewer sees the change.
• Share repository knowledge with the team through Copilot Spaces.
• Work from the CLI, the GitHub website or the desktop app.

How does GitHub Copilot work

1. Install Copilot in an editor, the CLI, the desktop app or GitHub, then sign in.
2. The editor sends context such as nearby lines, open files, paths and selections.
3. A model predicts a completion or a proposed edit, and the developer accepts or adjusts it.
4. In agent mode, Copilot plans the change, edits files and checks its work.
5. On GitHub, a cloud agent can run in the background and return work for review.

Pricing

• Free is $0 per month with 2,000 completions and limited chat and agent usage.
• Pro is $10 per month; Pro+ is $39 per month; Max is $100 per month.
• Business is $19 per user per month, and Enterprise is $39 per user per month.
• One AI credit equals $0.01 and is used by agent mode, code review, cloud Copilot, the CLI and the app.
• Chat and completions do not use credits, and paid plans keep unlimited completions.

FAQ

Is GitHub Copilot free?

Yes, there is a Free plan at $0 per month. It includes 2,000 completions per month and access to entry-level models, with limited chat and agent usage.

What are GitHub AI credits?

Credits are the usage unit for agent mode, code review, cloud Copilot, the CLI and the app. One credit equals $0.01, and paid plans include a monthly credit allowance.

Can Copilot delegate work to other agents?

Yes, on Pro+ and Max, users can delegate tasks to third-party agents such as Claude and Codex in preview. Copilot's own cloud agent is available on Pro and above.

Does Copilot review pull requests?

Yes. Copilot Code Review can review pull requests and file diffs. It is available on Pro and higher, and it can also catch issues as part of GitHub Advanced Security through Copilot Autofix.

Which editors and platforms are supported?

Copilot works in VS Code, Visual Studio, Xcode, JetBrains, Neovim, Eclipse and Raycast, as well as on GitHub, the CLI and the desktop app.

What do Business and Enterprise add?

They add user management, SSO, IP indemnity, usage metrics, pooled credits and enterprise-grade security. Business is $19 per user per month and Enterprise is $39.