GitHub CopilotAI pair programmer for VS Code, JetBrains and other editors that suggests completions and can make agentic multi-file changes.
🇺🇸 GitHub · San Francisco, United States
Overall score
How it is scored76 /100
Strong
- Pricing
- Freemium · from $10/mo
- Members
- No reviews yet
- Maker
- GitHub
- Website
- github.com
- 64Fair
Ease of use
- —Not rated
Output quality
- 80Strong
Value
- —Not rated
Privacy
- 75Strong
Features
- 74Strong
Integrations
- 77Strong
Platforms
- 88Excellent
Momentum
At a glance
- StrengthFree tier available for all individual developers
- StrengthDeep GitHub repository integration
- WatchAgent mode can miss context in large or unfamiliar codebases
- WatchCompletions occasionally require review for correctness
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74 /100
Integrations
Documented integrations, and whether there is an API.
About
GitHub Copilot provides inline code completions and a chat interface inside popular IDEs. Its agent mode can open files, run shell commands and make coordinated changes across multiple files to fulfil a written task. It supports most mainstream languages and draws context from open editor tabs and the repository structure. Individual, business and enterprise plans are available, with the enterprise tier adding organisation-level knowledge bases and policy controls.
Features
- Inline code completions and next-line suggestions
- Multi-file agentic coding mode
- Chat panel for explaining and refactoring code
- Support for most mainstream programming languages
- Enterprise knowledge-base integration
Best for
- Developers who work in VS Code or JetBrains IDEs
- Teams that want inline completions paired with an agent mode
- Organisations that want enterprise controls and audit logs
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FAQ
- What is GitHub Copilot?
- GitHub Copilot provides inline code completions and a chat interface inside popular IDEs. Its agent mode can open files, run shell commands and make coordinated changes across multiple files to fulfil a written task. It supports most mainstream languages and draws context from open editor tabs and the repository structure. Individual, business and enterprise plans are available, with the enterprise tier adding organisation-level knowledge bases and policy controls.
- Is GitHub Copilot free?
- GitHub Copilot has a free plan, with paid plans for more usage and features.
- Who makes GitHub Copilot?
- GitHub Copilot is built by GitHub, based in San Francisco, United States.
- What can I use GitHub Copilot for?
- GitHub Copilot is listed for coding, code review.
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Value
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Privacy
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Features
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Integrations
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Platforms
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Momentum
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