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GitHub Copilot

Your AI Pair Programmer

★★★★★ 4.5/5 (12,847 reviews)
30-Day Free Trial

GitHub Copilot is the world's most widely adopted AI developer tool. Get code suggestions in real-time, right in your editor. Trained on billions of lines of code, it turns natural language prompts into code across dozens of languages.

Code 55% Faster
40+ Languages
Works Everywhere
app.js - VS Code
Copilot
// Function to calculate fibonacci sequence
function fibonacci(n) {
  if (n <= 1) return n;
  return fibonacci(n - 1) + fibonacci(n - 2);
}

// Function to find prime numbers up to n
function findPrimes(n) {
  const primes = [];
  for (let i = 2; i <= n; i++) {
    if (isPrime(i)) primes.push(i);
  }
  return primes;
}
                            
Copilot suggestions accepted
Used by 1.8M+ developers

What is GitHub Copilot?

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AI-Powered Suggestions

Get real-time code suggestions as you type. Copilot understands context and suggests entire functions, not just single lines.

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Trained on Billions of Lines

Powered by OpenAI Codex, trained on public code repositories. Understands patterns and best practices across languages.

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Works in Your Editor

Native support for VS Code, Visual Studio, Neovim, JetBrains IDEs, and GitHub Codespaces. Code where you're comfortable.

Proven Impact on Developer Productivity

55%

Faster coding on average

46%

Of code written by Copilot

75%

Feel more fulfilled at work

Key Features That Make Copilot Essential

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Multi-line Suggestions

Don't just get the next line—get entire functions, complex algorithms, and boilerplate code with a single Tab.

  • Complete function implementations
  • Test cases and documentation
  • Error handling and edge cases
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Deep Context Understanding

Copilot analyzes your entire codebase to provide relevant suggestions that match your coding style and patterns.

  • Understands variable names and types
  • Follows your project conventions
  • Learns from your code patterns
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Natural Language to Code

Write comments describing what you want, and Copilot translates them into working code instantly.

  • Comment-driven development
  • Plain English to complex logic
  • Automatic code generation
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Built-in Security

Copilot filters out insecure code patterns and helps you write more secure code by default.

  • Blocks insecure patterns
  • Suggests secure alternatives
  • Regular security updates

Works With Your Favorite Languages

JavaScript Python TypeScript Java Go Ruby C++ C# PHP Swift Rust And 30+ more...

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Individual

For independent developers and freelancers

$10 /month
  • Unlimited suggestions
  • Works in all IDEs
  • 30-day free trial
  • Public code filter
Start Free Trial
Most Popular

Business

For teams and organizations

$19 /user/month
  • Everything in Individual
  • Organization-wide management
  • Policy controls
  • SSO authentication
  • Priority support
Start Business Trial

Enterprise

For large organizations with advanced needs

$39 /user/month
  • Everything in Business
  • Advanced security features
  • Compliance certifications
  • Custom model training
  • 24/7 dedicated support
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Free for Verified Students & Teachers

GitHub Copilot is free for verified students, teachers, and maintainers of popular open source projects.

Verify your student status →

What Developers Are Saying

★★★★★ 5.0

"Copilot literally writes 40% of my code now. It's like having a senior developer looking over my shoulder 24/7."

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Alex Chen

Full Stack Developer at Meta

★★★★★ 5.0

"The boilerplate code generation alone saves me hours every week. It understands context better than any tool I've used."

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Sarah Martinez

Senior Engineer at Stripe

★★★★☆ 4.5

"As someone learning to code, Copilot is incredible. It's like having a tutor that shows best practices in real-time."

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James Wilson

CS Student at Stanford

★★★★★ 5.0

"The test generation feature is a game-changer. Write a function, and Copilot generates comprehensive test cases."

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Priya Patel

Tech Lead at Amazon

★★★★★ 5.0

"Regex patterns, SQL queries, complex algorithms - Copilot nails them all. It's become an essential part of my workflow."

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Tom Anderson

Backend Engineer at Netflix

★★★★☆ 4.0

"Our team adopted Copilot 6 months ago. Development velocity increased by 30%. The ROI is undeniable."

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Lisa Kim

Engineering Manager at Uber

4.5
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Getting Started with GitHub Copilot

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Sign Up for GitHub Copilot

Start your 30-day free trial. No credit card required for the trial period.

1. Go to github.com/features/copilot
2. Click "Start my free trial"
3. Sign in with your GitHub account
4. Choose Individual or Business plan
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Install the Extension

Add Copilot to your favorite code editor in seconds.

VS Code:
Extensions → Search "GitHub Copilot" → Install

JetBrains:
Settings → Plugins → Search "GitHub Copilot" → Install

Neovim:
:Copilot setup
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Start Coding with AI

Write comments or start typing code, and watch Copilot suggest completions.

// Write a comment describing what you want:
// Function to validate email address

// Copilot will suggest:
function validateEmail(email) {
  const re = /^[^\s@]+@[^\s@]+\.[^\s@]+$/;
  return re.test(email);
}
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Master the Shortcuts

Learn key shortcuts to code even faster with Copilot.

Accept suggestion: Tab
Dismiss suggestion: Esc
Next suggestion: Alt/Option + ]
Previous suggestion: Alt/Option + [
Open Copilot: Ctrl/Cmd + Enter

How GitHub Copilot Compares

Feature
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Tabnine Kite IntelliCode
Multi-line Suggestions ✓ Full functions Limited Limited
Natural Language Basic
Language Support 40+ 30+ 16 5
IDE Support All major IDEs Most IDEs Limited VS only
Team Features
Starting Price $10/mo $12/mo Discontinued Free

Where GitHub Copilot Shines

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Rapid Prototyping

Build MVPs and proof-of-concepts in hours instead of days. Perfect for hackathons and experiments.

55% faster development
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Learning New Languages

Copilot helps you learn syntax and best practices by suggesting idiomatic code in any language.

40+ languages supported
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Test Generation

Automatically generate comprehensive test suites. Write the function, Copilot writes the tests.

80% test coverage boost
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Boilerplate Code

Stop writing repetitive code. Copilot handles CRUD operations, API endpoints, and common patterns.

70% less repetitive code
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Documentation

Generate JSDoc, docstrings, and README files. Keep your code well-documented effortlessly.

3x more documentation
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Debugging & Fixes

Describe the bug in a comment, and Copilot often suggests the fix. Catches common mistakes before they happen.

40% fewer bugs

Ready to Code 55% Faster?

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