GitHub Copilot

Preview & example workflow

1. 1Check the supported IDE and plan
2. 2Specify a clearly bounded coding task
3. 3Read the proposed diff
4. 4Run tests and approve the change yourself

Workflow illustration by Findbest; not a screenshot or tested result.

View official demos

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What is free?

Copilot Free provides limited AI usage and code completions. Paid offerings expand allowances and features.

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What can you use it for?

GitHub Copilot supports software development through code completion, chat and agentic tasks. Features and usage depend on the plan and supported development environment.

Getting started

Check the supported IDE and plan
Specify a clearly bounded coding task
Read the proposed diff
Run tests and approve the change yourself

What the tool does

GitHub Copilot supports software development through code completion, chat and agentic tasks. Features and usage depend on the plan and supported development environment.

Copilot Free provides limited AI usage and code completions. Paid offerings expand allowances and features.

Check the supported IDE and plan
Specify a clearly bounded coding task
Read the proposed diff
Run tests and approve the change yourself

Suggestions can contain errors or insecure code. Review changes as a diff and validate them with relevant tests; limit autonomous tasks.

Who it is for

Developers who can review code suggestions and make focused changes to existing projects.

Things to consider

Suggestions can contain errors or insecure code. Review changes as a diff and validate them with relevant tests; limit autonomous tasks.

Documented tool test

Provider information checked – no own hands-on test · 5 Oct 2026

Test method and version used

Reviewed official documentation and pricing on 5 October 2026. No signed-in hands-on test, installation or performance measurement.

Observed result

GitHub Copilot supports software development through code completion, chat and agentic tasks. Features and usage depend on the plan and supported development environment. Copilot Free provides limited AI usage and code completions. Paid offerings expand allowances and features.

Limitations and open questions

Suggestions can contain errors or insecure code. Review changes as a diff and validate them with relevant tests; limit autonomous tasks.

Source / test evidence