Github Copilot
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GitHub Copilot: editor, CLI and cloud coding assistance
Listing updated Sep 12, 2026
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What is Github Copilot?
GitHub Copilot: editor, CLI and cloud coding assistance
GitHub Copilot provides coding assistance across GitHub, supported editors, the CLI and cloud-agent workflows. Individual paid plans include code completion and an AI-credit allowance for features such as chat, agent mode and code review.
Free lists 2,000 completions per month. The reviewed Pro, Pro+ and Max plans cost $10, $39 and $100 per user per month, with $15, $70 and $200 in total monthly credits respectively. Flex allotments can change, so check current included usage and spending controls.
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Compare GitHub-native work with editor and cloud-agent workflows.
Github Copilot's Top Features
Key capabilities that make Github Copilot stand out.
Supported editor and IDE integrations
Copilot CLI
GitHub.com and mobile access
Cloud agent and code review on eligible plans
Paid completion and next-edit suggestions
AI-credit allowances for agent and chat features
Plan-specific models and spending controls
Use Cases
Who benefits most from this tool.
Software Developers
Software developers can use Copilot across GitHub, supported editors and the CLI while reviewing generated changes.
Development Teams
Development teams can use repository and cloud-agent workflows with organization policies, budgets and human review.
Individual Developers
Individual developers can compare editor, CLI and GitHub workflows against current plan allowances and AI-credit usage.
Healthcare Software Developers
Healthcare software developers may evaluate coding assistance only under their organization’s privacy, security and regulatory controls; no compliance assurance is established.
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AIcode completioncodingdevelopersproductivityefficiencyprogramming languagescode editors
Github Copilot's Pricing
Free plan available
Free
FreeFree
- 2,000 completions per month
- Limited chat and agent usage
- Copilot CLI
- + 1 more features
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Resources & Guides
Tutorials, guides, and in-depth resources.
Awesome GitHub Copilot - Custom Agents, Skills & Plugins Collection
referenceA community-created collection of custom agents, instructions, skills, hooks, workflows, and plugins to supercharge your GitHub Copilot experience. 31K+ GitHub stars.
Awesome Copilot: Community Instructions, Agents and Skills
referenceCommunity-contributed collection of GitHub Copilot instructions, agents, skills, and configurations to help you get the most out of GitHub Copilot in your workflow.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is GitHub Copilot free?
A Free plan is available with 2,000 completions per month and limited chat and agent usage. Higher-volume and advanced workflows may require a paid plan.
Is paid Copilot unlimited?
Paid plans advertise unlimited code completion and next-edit suggestions. Chat, agent mode, code review, cloud agents and CLI usage consume AI credits and have separate allowances.
What does Copilot Pro cost?
The reviewed individual Pro plan is $10 per user per month with $15 in total monthly credits. Included flex allotments can change; verify the current plan before purchase.
Does Copilot work outside GitHub.com?
Yes. The product supports editor and IDE integrations, the CLI and mobile surfaces as well as GitHub.com.
Does Copilot make generated code compliant?
No compliance guarantee is established. Review code, dependencies, security and applicable organizational requirements before using generated work.