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GitHub Copilot

GitHub Copilot

GitHub Copilot is an AI-powered coding assistant that integrates into the entire development lifecycle. It offers context-aware code completions, chat assistance, and an agent mode that can autonomously plan and execute tasks. Designed for individual developers and enterprise teams, it supports multiple leading language models and works natively with GitHub, IDEs like VS Code and JetBrains, CLI, and chat apps. With features like automated code review, project knowledge bases, and enterprise-grade governance, Copilot aims to boost productivity without sacrificing quality. The service is available in multiple tiers—Free, Pro, Pro+, Max, Business, Enterprise—tailoring to different needs from personal use to large-scale deployment.

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Added on
Jul 9, 2026
Monthly Visits
72.5M
Code completionChat assistanceAgent modeMulti-model supportCode reviewIDE integrationBusiness governance
Product information

Everything worth knowing about GitHub Copilot

The complete picture — from everyday features to the technical detail builders and IT folks dig for.

Core features

What it actually does

Code completion and chat
AI-powered code suggestions and conversational assistance across IDEs
Agent mode
Autonomous task execution by agents like Copilot, Claude, Codex
Code review
Automated code review suggestions on pull requests
Copilot Spaces
Shared knowledge repositories for team context
Multi-IDE support
Integration with VS Code, JetBrains, Xcode, Neovim, etc.
Technical capabilities
Multi-model selection
Access to leading LLMs including Haiku, GPT-5 mini, Opus
MCP server integration
Connect custom and third-party APIs via Model Context Protocol
Must watch videos
How to manage Copilot spend across your enterprise
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How to manage Copilot spend across your enterprise
Managing GitHub Copilot across a large enterprise requires flexible budgeting that aligns with your organizational structure. In this video, we show you how to map enterprise teams to cost centers so membership stays synchronized automatically. Learn how to configure cost center AI credit pools, apply user-level spending caps, and set up individual overrides for your power users. These features help you manage enterprise AI spending efficiently at scale. #GitHubCopilot #AI #GitHub Stay up-to-date on all things GitHub by connecting with us: YouTube: https://gh.io/subgithub Blog: https://github.blog X: https://twitter.com/github LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/github Insider newsletter: https://resources.github.com/newsletter/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/github TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@github About GitHub It’s where over 180 million developers create, share, and ship the best code possible. It’s a place for anyone, from anywhere, to build anything—it’s where the world builds software. https://github.com
Kimi K2.7 Code: The first open-weight model in GitHub Copilot
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Kimi K2.7 Code: The first open-weight model in GitHub Copilot
GitHub Copilot just added Kimi K2.7 Code by Moonshot AI to the model lineup. As our very first open-weight model in the Copilot model picker, it offers powerful agentic coding capabilities at a highly efficient price point. Watch Burke Holland explain how to enable it in your model picker and see how it performs on a full product requirements document. This model is available today for Pro, Pro+, and Max users. #GitHubCopilot #OpenSource #GitHub Stay up-to-date on all things GitHub by connecting with us: YouTube: https://gh.io/subgithub Blog: https://github.blog X: https://twitter.com/github LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/github Insider newsletter: https://resources.github.com/newsletter/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/github TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@github About GitHub It’s where over 180 million developers create, share, and ship the best code possible. It’s a place for anyone, from anywhere, to build anything—it’s where the world builds software. https://github.com
Catching complex bugs with GitHub Copilot medium depth code review
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Catching complex bugs with GitHub Copilot medium depth code review
GitHub Copilot code review now offers medium depth reviews in public preview. This update routes your pull requests to a higher reasoning model for longer, more thorough analysis of complex logic, security-sensitive code, and cross-service changes. Watch this quick walkthrough to see how repository and organization admins can enable medium depth reviews. We also look at a real-world example of how it catches subtle logic errors like integer math order of operations. #GitHubCopilot #CodeReview #GitHub Stay up-to-date on all things GitHub by connecting with us: YouTube: https://gh.io/subgithub Blog: https://github.blog X: https://twitter.com/github LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/github Insider newsletter: https://resources.github.com/newsletter/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/github TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@github About GitHub It’s where over 180 million developers create, share, and ship the best code possible. It’s a place for anyone, from anywhere, to build anything—it’s where the world builds software. https://github.com

Who uses it

Real use cases, no hype
Inline Code Completion
Get AI-powered suggestions for code snippets and functions as you type, boosting speed.
Code Review Automation
Automatically analyze pull requests for issues, bugs, and improvements.
Multi-Agent Workflow Orchestration
Assign and manage tasks across different AI agents (Copilot, Claude, Codex) from a central hub.
Project Contextualization (Spaces)
Create shared knowledge bases with docs and repo context for tailored, expert-level suggestions.
Vulnerability Fixing (Autofix)
Receive contextual explanations and code suggestions to fix security vulnerabilities.
CLI Assistance
Get AI help for terminal commands directly within your shell environment.
What's great
  • Deep native integration with GitHub platform
  • Wide IDE and editor support
  • Extensive multi-LLM model selection
Technical strengths
  • Enterprise-grade governance and audit controls
  • Supports custom MCP server integrations
  • Includes IP indemnity for filtered suggestions
Where it falls short
  • Free tier has severe usage limits
  • Higher-tier plans are expensive
  • Privacy/data use policies are complex
Technical limitations
  • Individual plan data used for model training by default
  • Performance varies significantly by programming language
  • Limited chat support in some IDEs
For technical folks

The deep-dive specs

Supported IDEs
VS Code, Visual Studio, JetBrains, Xcode, Neovim, Eclipse, Raycast
AI Model Providers
OpenAI, Anthropic, GitHub, Microsoft
Code Completion Engine
Context-aware transformer model with multiple LLMs
Data Privacy
IP indemnity, data retention controls, audit logs

FAQ

Includes technical Q&A
GitHub Copilot is an AI-powered developer tool that provides code completions, chat assistance, and agent-driven workflows directly within your IDE, CLI, and across the GitHub platform.

Traffic Insights

Monthly Visits

72.5M

November 2026

Growth Rate

+55.170,8%

vs last month

Dominance

0,38%

in Coding

Top Country

United States

23% of traffic

Top Countries Breakdown

United States
23%
Brazil
6%
Bangladesh
5%
India
5%
United Kingdom
4%

Growth Trend

Rising

Consistent user growth over last 6 months.

Honest pricing

No sneaky tiers, no “contact sales”

Here's who each plan is actually for — and where the hidden charges might hit.

Free
Free

Individuals

  • 2000 completions per month
  • Access to Haiku 4.5
  • GPT-5 mini
  • and more
  • Copilot CLI
  • Community Support
Pro
Most picked
$10/mo

Individuals

  • Everything in Free
  • Cloud agent and code review
  • Unlimited code completion and next edit suggestions
  • Access to 3rd party agents (Claude Code and Codex)
  • Model selection
  • $15 monthly total credits for Pro
Pro+
$39/mo

Individuals

  • Everything in Pro
  • Access to premium models
  • including Opus
  • Audit logs
  • 4x+ included usage than Pro
  • $70 monthly total credits for Pro+
Business
$19/mo

Teams

  • Unlimited code completion and next edit
  • Cloud agent and code review
  • Broad model catalog
  • Access to 3rd party agents
  • Access control
  • budget control
  • and governance
Enterprise
$39/mo

Enterprise

  • Everything in Business
  • Priority access to new models and features
  • 2x included usage than Business
View Full Plans & Pricing on GitHub Copilot

Official pricing, checkout, and plan upgrades are handled directly on github.com.

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