GitHub Copilot Chat Howto
GitHub Copilot Chat is an AI-powered coding assistant that provides natural language interactions, real-time code suggestions, and contextual support directly within supported IDEs and GitHub.com.
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Install GitHub Copilot extension: Install the GitHub Copilot extension for your preferred IDE (Visual Studio Code, Visual Studio, JetBrains IDEs, etc.)
Sign in to GitHub account: Sign in to the GitHub account that has access to your GitHub Copilot subscription
Enable GitHub Copilot Chat: Enable the GitHub Copilot Chat feature in your IDE settings if not enabled by default
Open chat interface: Open the GitHub Copilot Chat interface in your IDE, usually accessible via a sidebar or command palette
Ask a coding question: Type a coding-related question or prompt into the chat interface
Review AI response: Review the AI-generated response, which may include code suggestions, explanations, or other relevant information
Apply suggestions: If applicable, apply code suggestions by copying from the chat or using the 'Insert at Cursor' option
Refine your query: If needed, ask follow-up questions or provide more context to refine the AI's responses
Use slash commands: Utilize slash commands (e.g., /explain, /tests) for specific actions or to set intent for your queries
Leverage context-aware features: Take advantage of Copilot Chat's awareness of your current code context for more relevant assistance
GitHub Copilot Chat FAQs
GitHub Copilot Chat is a chat interface that allows developers to interact with GitHub Copilot to ask and receive answers to coding-related questions directly within supported IDEs and GitHub.com. It provides contextual coding support, explanations, and assistance without requiring users to navigate external documentation or forums.
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