GitHub Copilot
by GitHub (Microsoft) · github.com ↗
AI pair programmer integrated into popular editors, offering code completion, chat, and agent features.
code-completion developer-tools
- Category
- Coding & Developer Tools
- Business model
- Freemium
- Availability
- Global
- Launched
- 2022-06
- Record updated
- 2026-09-04
- Founded
- 2008
- Headquarters
- US
Overview
GitHub Copilot is an AI pair programmer from GitHub, integrated into editors such as VS Code, Visual Studio, JetBrains IDEs, and Neovim. It provides code completion, chat, and agentic features that can work across a repository. A free tier is available, with paid plans for individuals, businesses, and enterprises.
Key features
- Inline code completion across major editors and IDEs
- Copilot Chat for explaining, refactoring, and generating code
- Agent features that plan and apply multi-file changes
- Support for multiple underlying AI models
Use cases
- Speeding up routine coding with inline suggestions
- Explaining unfamiliar code and suggesting fixes
- Automating repetitive multi-file edits in a repository
Pricing
A free tier with monthly limits is available; Pro, Business, and Enterprise plans add higher limits and organization controls.
Frequently asked questions
Is GitHub Copilot free?
GitHub Copilot offers a free tier with monthly limits; paid plans add higher limits and business features.
Which editors support GitHub Copilot?
Copilot works in VS Code, Visual Studio, JetBrains IDEs, Neovim, and on github.com.
Who develops GitHub Copilot?
GitHub Copilot is developed by GitHub, a Microsoft subsidiary, and launched broadly in 2022.
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