GitHub Copilot
AI pair programmer integrated into VS Code and JetBrains with deep GitHub ecosystem integration.
Free tier / Pro $10/mo / Enterprise $39/moVisit website
Overview
GitHub Copilot is the most widely adopted AI coding assistant, deeply integrated into the GitHub ecosystem. It offers inline code suggestions, a chat interface for asking questions, and workspace-level commands for broader tasks. With its Agent Mode and the new Copilot Workspace, it can tackle multi-file tasks autonomously. For PMs working within organizations that use GitHub, Copilot provides the most seamless integration with existing development workflows.
Key Features
- Inline code completions in real-time
- Chat interface for code explanations
- Agent Mode for multi-step autonomous tasks
- Copilot Workspace for issue-to-PR workflow
- Deep GitHub integration (issues, PRs, repos)
- Enterprise security and compliance features
Prompt Tips for GitHub Copilot
- Use #file and #workspace references to give Copilot Chat context
- Write clear code comments above functions to guide inline suggestions
- Use slash commands (/explain, /fix, /test) for specific tasks
- In Agent Mode, describe the full feature as a GitHub issue
- Leverage Copilot Workspace to go from issue description to implementation plan
Getting Started
- 1Install the GitHub Copilot extension in VS Code
- 2Sign in with your GitHub account
- 3Start typing code and accept inline suggestions with Tab
- 4Open Copilot Chat (Ctrl+I) to describe features in natural language
- 5Try Agent Mode for autonomous multi-step tasks