When you add @github to a question, Copilot dynamically selects an appropriate skill, based on the content of your question. You can also explicitly ask Copilot Chat to use a particular skill. …

On GitHub, you can use Copilot Chat to ask different questions in different contexts. For example, you can ask about a specific repository, a specific issue, or a specific pull request. You can …

You can ask Copilot Chat specific questions about your project or general software questions. You can also ask Copilot Chat to write code, fix errors, write tests, and document code. Use …

Feb 26, 2025 · You can ask your coding related questions in natural language and GitHub Copilot Chat will answer these in the context of the codebase open in Visual Studio. With references …

This article answers frequently asked questions about using GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code. GitHub Copilot subscription How can I get a Copilot subscription?

Mar 31, 2025 · When we give GitHub Copilot more context, the output will be better aligned with what we want from it! Just like coding, prompt engineering is about effective communication. …

Follow the steps in the GitHub Copilot set up guide to get access to GitHub Copilot and install the Copilot extensions in VS Code. Get your first chat conversation Copilot Chat lets you interact …

When you add @github to a question, {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} dynamically selects an appropriate skill, based on the content of your question. You can also …

On {% data variables.product.github %}, you can use {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_chat_short %} to ask different questions in different …

Copilot is your AI pair programmer tool in Visual Studio Code. Get code suggestions as you type in the editor, or use natural language chat to ask about your code or start an editing session …

Quickly learn how to use GitHub Copilot. You can use Copilot to get answers to coding-related questions, such as how best to code something, how to fix a bug, or how someone else's code …

Mar 25, 2025 · So here’s the key question you should ask yourself: “Do I need a quick answer or a thoughtful conversation?” That’s the secret to unlocking AI coding tools like GitHub Copilot . …

Mar 17, 2025 · Don’t forget that you can use GitHub Copilot for free. Make sure to check out our best practices for using GitHub Copilot. If you have any questions, pop them in the GitHub …

Sep 9, 2024 · I gave a Cisco Live talk on this for your enjoyment, but in this article, I'll be answering the top 10 questions I get asked most frequently about adopting GitHub Copilot. …

In this article, we’ll cover how to use GitHub Copilot with the help of detailed video walkthroughs in VSCode. Whether a beginner or a pro, we’ll show you how to use GitHub Copilot, including …

Use Copilot Chat in your editor to give you code suggestions, explain code, generate unit tests, and suggest code fixes. You can use GitHub Copilot Chat in GitHub to answer general …

Ask GitHub Copilot Chat a question related to the open file. For example, to understand the file’s purpose, ask, “What does the file do?” For unit test generation, highlight the relevant code and …

You can use GitHub Copilot Chat in GitHub Mobile to answer general questions about software development, or specific questions about the code in a repository. With Copilot Enterprise you …

Aug 21, 2023 · To ask Copilot Chat specific questions about the code you're working on, open up the file in your editor, and navigate to the chat extension. Let's say for example this is your first …

Copilot Chat is a chat interface that lets you interact with GitHub Copilot, to ask and receive answers to coding-related questions. The chat interface provides access to coding information …

Dec 3, 2024 · Many developers default to asking GitHub Copilot to generate code right away. However, one crucial tip can save you time, improve your code quality, and make you a …

To ask a quick question without starting a full chat session, you can open Quick Chat. Select Quick Chat from the Copilot menu in the title bar, or use the keyboard shortcut. You can ask a …

To send feedback to Windows Terminal about the quality of a suggestion, open an issue in the Windows Terminal repository. You can use Copilot in Windows Terminal to get suggestions …

Copilot Chat can provide you with a detailed outline, a rough draft, or a polished draft, depending on your needs. Outlining a blog post. If you're looking for help outlining a blog post, you can …