GitHub Copilot

GitHub Copilot is GitHub's AI coding platform for developers who want assistance inside the editors, CLI, GitHub.com, and pull-request workflow they already use. It is strongest for paid-plan code completions and next edit suggestions that remain unmetered, while heavier chat, CLI, agent mode, cloud agent, Spaces, Spark, and third-party agent usage consumes GitHub AI Credits.

• Works inside the editors and the GitHub workflow most developers already use.
• Code completions and next edit suggestions are not billed in AI credits and stay unlimited on paid plans.
• Agent mode, Copilot CLI, Copilot cloud agent, code review, and GitHub-native workflows handle larger tasks.
• Keep in mind: Agentic and cloud features can consume AI Credits quickly on large codebases or long conversations, so teams should set budgets and monitor usage.
• Keep in mind: Copilot is an assistant across existing editors rather than a full AI-native IDE like Cursor.

• Code completion and generation: GitHub Copilot applies this capability to Code completion, Developer tools workflows so users can move faster while keeping output quality reviewable.
• Repository-aware chat and explanations: GitHub Copilot applies this capability to Code completion, Developer tools workflows so users can move faster while keeping output quality reviewable.
• Debugging, refactoring, and test creation: GitHub Copilot applies this capability to Code completion, Developer tools workflows so users can move faster while keeping output quality reviewable.
• App prototyping and deployment workflows: GitHub Copilot applies this capability to Code completion, Developer tools workflows so users can move faster while keeping output quality reviewable.
• Developer documentation and review support: GitHub Copilot applies this capability to Code completion, Developer tools workflows so users can move faster while keeping output quality reviewable.

• Open the official website or install the supported editor, CLI, or browser workspace. Keep a human review step in the workflow for facts, privacy, rights, and brand fit.
• Connect the repository or create a new coding project. Keep a human review step in the workflow for facts, privacy, rights, and brand fit.
• Describe the change, bug, feature, or file context clearly. Keep a human review step in the workflow for facts, privacy, rights, and brand fit.
• Review generated code, run tests, and inspect diffs before accepting changes. Keep a human review step in the workflow for facts, privacy, rights, and brand fit.
• Commit, deploy, or continue iterating through the development workflow. Keep a human review step in the workflow for facts, privacy, rights, and brand fit.

• GitHub Copilot offers a free tier or trial, so you can evaluate it before upgrading.
• Paid plans for GitHub Copilot start at about $10/mo, with higher tiers unlocking more usage, stronger models, and team features.
• Free tier includes 2,000 completions/month and limited chat; Pro is $10/mo and shows $15 monthly total credits; Pro+ is $39/mo with $70 monthly total credits; Max is $100/mo with $200 monthly total credits. Paid-plan code completions and next edit suggestions are not billed in AI credits.
• GitHub Docs describe AI Credits as token-based usage where 1 credit equals $0.01. Heavier chat, CLI, agent, code review, cloud agent, Spaces, Spark, and third-party agent sessions can consume credits faster than autocomplete.
• Pricing last checked 2026-06-23, source: https://github.com/features/copilot/plans. Plans can change, so confirm on the official site.

• Feature implementation and rapid prototyping. GitHub Copilot can shorten preparation time, create first drafts, or help teams compare options faster.
• Codebase exploration and onboarding. GitHub Copilot can shorten preparation time, create first drafts, or help teams compare options faster.
• Bug fixing, refactoring, and test generation. GitHub Copilot can shorten preparation time, create first drafts, or help teams compare options faster.
• Documentation, API examples, and migration work. GitHub Copilot can shorten preparation time, create first drafts, or help teams compare options faster.
• Full-stack app scaffolding and deployment experiments. GitHub Copilot can shorten preparation time, create first drafts, or help teams compare options faster.

• Software engineers and engineering teams. If Code completion, Developer tools tasks appear often in your work, GitHub Copilot can become part of a repeatable productivity workflow.
• Indie hackers and startup builders. If Code completion, Developer tools tasks appear often in your work, GitHub Copilot can become part of a repeatable productivity workflow.
• Product engineers and technical founders. If Code completion, Developer tools tasks appear often in your work, GitHub Copilot can become part of a repeatable productivity workflow.
• QA, DevOps, and platform teams. If Code completion, Developer tools tasks appear often in your work, GitHub Copilot can become part of a repeatable productivity workflow.
• Learners who want guided coding practice. If Code completion, Developer tools tasks appear often in your work, GitHub Copilot can become part of a repeatable productivity workflow.