Microsoft GitHub Copilot Free in Visual Studio

Since December 18, 2024, GitHub Copilot Free became available in Visual Studio. This new plan allows users to access GitHub Copilot without a trial or credit card.

 

What is GitHub Copilot?

GitHub Copilot is an AI-powered coding assistant. It helps developers write code faster and more efficiently by providing code completions, suggestions, and even entire code snippets.

 

Key Features of GitHub Copilot

  • Code Completions: Provides intelligent code suggestions based on the context.
  • Copilot Chat: Allows users to ask coding-related questions and get answers directly in the IDE.
  • Multi-File Editing: Enables changes across multiple files with a single prompt.
  • Error Fixing: Offers fixes and explanations for code errors.
  • Commit Message Suggestions: Automatically generates commit messages based on staged changes.

 

Licensing

For detailed licensing information and expert advice, refer to SCHNEIDER IT MANAGEMENT. We provide comprehensive guidance on GitHub Copilot’s licensing options.

 

FAQ

How do I get GitHub Copilot Free?

Sign up with your GitHub account. No trial or credit card is required.

What are the limitations of the free plan?

The free plan includes 2,000 code completions and 50 chat messages per month.

Can I upgrade to a paid plan?

Yes, paid plans offer unlimited completions and additional features.

 

More Information

You can read the official announcement here: https://devblogs.microsoft.com/visualstudio/github-copilot-free-is-here-in-visual-studio/

For more information about GitHub Copilot, please visit: https://github.com/features/copilot?utm_source=topcopilotfree.

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