Great news for developers! GitHub Copilot, the AI-powered coding assistant, is now available for free in Visual Studio Code (VSCode). This new plan, announced on December 18, 2024, allows anyone with a GitHub account to access Copilot without any trial, subscription, or credit card requirements.
What Does the GitHub Copilot Free Plan Include?
With the free plan, users get:
- 2000 code completions per month: That's about 80 completions per working day, which is quite substantial.
- 50 chat requests per month: This includes access to advanced models like GPT-4o and Claude 3.5 Sonnet.
These features make it easier for developers to leverage AI in their coding workflows, enhancing productivity and efficiency.
New Features and Capabilities
The integration of GitHub Copilot into VS Code brings several new features:
- Copilot Edits: A multi-file editing experience that allows you to propose changes across multiple files based on a given prompt. This feature combines the conversational flow of chat with Copilot's powerful code generation capabilities
- Custom Instructions: Users can specify how they want their code to be written, ensuring consistency and adherence to project standards. These instructions can be shared across teams, making collaboration smoother[1].
How to Get Started
Getting started with GitHub Copilot in VS Code is simple:
- Download and install VS Code from code.visualstudio.com/download.
- Enable GitHub Copilot Free from within VS Code as described at Set up GitHub Copilot.
- Sign in with your GitHub account to start using Copilot. See GitHub Copilot quickstart.
- Use Copilot directly in the editor, or use Copilot Chat from the Command Center, or press Ctrl+Alt+I.
Find all details of the announcement at aka.ms/copilot-free.
Manage your GitHub Copilot Plan
You can manage (and upgrade if required) your personal GitHub Copilot plan at github.com/settings/copilot.
Summary
This move makes GitHub Copilot a core part of the VS Code experience, redefining the editor with AI and making advanced coding assistance accessible to all developers. So, if you haven't tried GitHub Copilot yet, now is the perfect time to explore its capabilities and see how it can transform your coding experience!
Happy coding!
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Source: https://blog.atwork.at/post/GitHub-Copilot-Now-Free-for-VSCode