GitHub's official AI pair programmer for completions and chat
Introduction
GitHub Copilot was the first AI pair programmer to ship at scale, deeply integrated with GitHub and VS Code, with completions, chat and multi-file editing. Trained on GitHub's universe of code, its completion hit rate and mainstream framework coverage are the moat — and it is free for students and open-source maintainers.
Key Features
- Line- and block-level completions
- Copilot Chat Q&A
- Agentic multi-file edits
- PR summaries and code review
- CLI command generation
Pros
- Best-in-class completions and ecosystem coverage
- Seamless GitHub workflow integration
Cons
- Complex refactors still need human judgment
Pricing
A free tier with limited completions; Pro is subscription-based, free for students and OSS maintainers.（See official site for current pricing）
FAQ
Really free for students?
Yes, GitHub student verification grants Pro for free.
Is my code used for training?
Business plans default to no training on your code; verify in settings.
Which editors?
VS Code, all JetBrains IDEs, Neovim and other major editors.
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