Effective May 21, 2025, Microsoft has officially released GitHub Copilot for Azure, a powerful new extension for Visual Studio Code that helps you develop, deploy, and manage applications on Microsoft Azure more efficiently.
What is GitHub Copilot for Azure?
GitHub Copilot for Azure is an extension for Visual Studio Code that combines the capabilities of GitHub Copilot with deep integration into Microsoft Azure. It supports two main modes: Agent Mode and Ask Mode.
- Agent Mode helps you complete Azure-related tasks automatically. For example, it can generate deployment scripts, check your Azure environment, or suggest best practices for using Azure services.
- Ask Mode allows you to chat with an AI assistant called @azure. You can ask questions about Azure services, troubleshoot issues, or get help with cost management and infrastructure design.
This tool is especially useful for IT professionals and developers who want to streamline their Azure workflows without needing to memorize every command or setting.
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Key Features
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Support: GitHub Copilot for Azure helps you create and manage infrastructure using Bicep and Terraform templates. This makes it easier to automate deployments and maintain consistency across environments.
- Intelligent Diagnostics: The extension can analyze logs and performance data to help you identify and fix issues faster. It supports services like Azure Functions, Azure Kubernetes Service, and Azure App Service.
- Seamless Azure Integration: You can manage Azure resources, check subscription details, and even switch tenants—all from within Visual Studio Code. This reduces context switching and boosts productivity.
Use case example:
Resource management: @azure can help you with getting information about your Azure resources, including summarizing resource usage and resource-specific questions:
Who Can Use It?
To use GitHub Copilot for Azure, you need:
- An active GitHub Copilot license
- The GitHub Copilot Chat extension
- A Microsoft account
It currently supports Windows (x64 and ARM64), macOS (Intel and Apple Silicon), and Linux (x64).
Licensing Options
GitHub Copilot is available in two main plans:
- GitHub Copilot Business: Unlimited agent mode, code completions, and access to models like GPT-4.1 and Claude 3.7 Sonnet.
- GitHub Copilot Enterprise: Access to more advanced models (e.g., GPT-4.5, Claude Opus 4), higher usage limits, and enterprise-grade features like SAML SSO and organizational knowledge base integration.
The Business plan is meant for small teams, while the Enterprise plan is designed for larger organizations with advanced security and compliance needs.
More information
Announcement: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates?id=492584.
Download: https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ms-azuretools.vscode-azure-github-copilot&ssr.
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