GitHub Copilot

GitHub Copilot

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AI pair programmer by GitHub — real-time code suggestions right in your IDE.

About GitHub Copilot

GitHub Copilot is an AI coding assistant that provides real-time code completions, chat-based help, and automated pull request summaries. It works inside VS Code, JetBrains, Neovim, and more. With 2,000 free completions per month, it's accessible to every developer.

Key Features

  • Real-time code completion in your IDE
  • Copilot Chat for code Q&A
  • Pull request summaries and reviews
  • Works with VS Code, JetBrains, Neovim
  • Free tier with 2,000 completions/month

Pros & Cons

Pros

+ Generous free tier for individuals

+ Seamless IDE integration

+ Excellent for boilerplate and repetitive code

Cons

- Less codebase-aware than Cursor

- Suggestions can be hit-or-miss

- Business plan is expensive

Use Cases

Writing boilerplate code fasterExploring unfamiliar languagesGenerating tests and documentationCode review assistance
Pricing
Freemium

Free: 2,000 completions/mo. Individual: $10/mo. Business: $39/user/mo.

Who It's For
All software developersStudents learning to codeOpen source maintainersEnterprise development teams
Details
CompanyGitHub (Microsoft)
Founded2021
WebsiteVisit