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GitHub Copilot

Microsoft/GitHub's coding assistant across IDE plugins and Copilot CLI/agent modes—completions, chat, and multi-step

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About

GitHub Copilot works every step of the way, from an open issue to reviewing and merging a pull request. Use it in your editor, the terminal, on your desktop, and on GitHub.

Features

  • Platform AI CODE CREATION GitHub Copilot Write better code with AI
  • GitHub Copilot app Direct agents from issue to merge
  • MCP Registry Integrate external tools
  • DEVELOPER WORKFLOWS Actions Automate any workflow
  • Codespaces Instant dev environments
  • Issues Plan and track work
Pricing
Freemium / Subscription
Pricing detail
Free tier; Pro from ~$10/mo; Business/Enterprise seats
Platforms
VS Code, JetBrains, Neovim, Visual Studio, CLI, GitHub.com

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