The GitHub Copilot plugin for JetBrains IDES now helps you ask questions about your entire codebase, via @project, and Copilot can help you out even more by generating commit message suggestions.

@project context

With @project context, you can ask any question you have about your project, and Github Copilot will read your entire project’s codebase and return detailed answers with references to relevant files and symbols. @project context helps you find the code you’re looking for, understand how functionality is implemented, and much more.

Commit message suggestions

Now GitHub Copilot in JetBrains will generate commit messages for you, helping you craft informative commit messages and saving you that extra bit of time every day. 

UX improvements & bug fixes

This update also includes a few other UX improvements:

• Chat conversations are now ordered by last modified time.
• We fixed a bug where chat conversation history was lost after signing out.
• We fixed color display issues when switching system themes between dark and light. 

Get started and join the discussion

Try out the latest version of the GitHub Copilot plugin and share your thoughts in the GitHub Community. We’d love to hear your feedback!

 

Code completion in GitHub Copilot for Xcode is now generally available. Developers using Xcode can now experience AI-powered, real-time code suggestions that enhance productivity and streamline the development process.

AI-Powered code suggestions for faster development

GitHub Copilot code completion integrates seamlessly into Xcode, offering context-aware suggestions as you type. Whether you’re writing function implementations, refactoring code, or handling repetitive tasks, Copilot intelligently predicts and completes your code, allowing you to focus on higher-level development.

Key benefits of GitHub Copilot in Xcode code completion

• Real-time, context-aware code completion: Copilot provides intelligent, in-line code suggestions as you type, helping you write high-quality code faster. By understanding the context of your project, it predicts and generates relevant code snippets to accelerate your workflow.
• Seamless integration with Xcode: Designed to work naturally within Xcode, Copilot enhances the existing coding experience without disrupting your development environment. There’s no need for additional setup—simply enable Copilot and start coding smarter.
• Reduce repetitive coding tasks: Instead of manually writing boilerplate code, let Copilot generate common patterns, function definitions, and repetitive logic. This allows you to focus more on complex problem-solving and building innovative features.
• Intelligent auto-completion for improved accuracy: Copilot not only speeds up coding. It also improves accuracy by reducing syntax errors and helping ensure best practices. The AI-powered suggestions help maintain clean and efficient code, minimizing debugging time.

Get started with GitHub Copilot in Xcode

To get started with GitHub Copilot in Xcode:

1. Ensure you have a GitHub Copilot license.

2. Enable Copilot in Xcode via your GitHub account.

3. Start coding with AI-powered assistance today!

Experience the future of AI-assisted development

With GitHub Copilot, you can write code more efficiently, reduce errors, and enhance your overall development workflow. Try it out today and take your Xcode development to the next level!

For more details, visit our GitHub Copilot documentation and start leveraging AI-driven coding assistance in Xcode.

Feedback

To provide feedback or report issues, please open an issue on GitHub at https://github.com/github/CopilotForXcode/issues. Check existing issues and add a comment or ask questions if you find an issue similar to what you’re experiencing.

Join the community

Connect with other developers, share tips, and discuss other updates to Copilot in our dedicated Copilot community discussions.

This week’s Copilot Workspace updates center around improving multi-file code generation and search capabilities. Alongside continued improvements to performance and reliability, we are releasing two features: follow ups and a simplified file search experience.

Let’s dive in!

Follow ups

When you’re working within a large repository that has complex file dependencies, even simple changes can have significant impacts across the codebase. Invoking Copilot Workspace’s new follow up capability triggers a thorough check across the codebase, automatically editing the necessary files if any follow ups are detected.

Whether you have changed a function name, modified function parameters, or modified a shared class definition, Copilot’s follow ups can swiftly handle dependent fixes across your repository, saving you time and increasing confidence in your changes before you raise a PR!

File search experience improvements

We’ve updated the file search experience to help you maintain context in your file tree while searching for other files to open. Rather than filtering the file tree on search, we now return results in a separate menu that searches the entire repository rather than what is currently visible in the tree. You can open files in new tabs directly from this search.

Providing feedback

Please give your feedback in our GitHub Discussion. We’d love to hear your thoughts!

GitHub Copilot Chat for Xcode is now in public preview! You can enable GitHub Copilot in Xcode with any GitHub account and experience both code completions and in-editor chat assistance today.

What’s new

• Chat view: Ask Copilot for help with coding tasks directly in the chat view.
• Slash commands: Use quick commands, like /explain for code explanations.
• Reference code: Scope chats to specific files for more relevant assistance.
• Multiple conversations: Maintain different threads, each with their own context.
• Chat history management: Keep track of past conversations for future reference.
• Free access: Get 2,000 code completions and 50 chat messages per month for free, simply by signing in with your GitHub account or by creating a new one.

Try it out

• To access GitHub Copilot Chat for Xcode, you’ll need a Copilot license.

• Follow the steps outlined in the Getting Started guide.

Share your feedback

Your feedback drives improvements. Let us know what you think using the in-product feedback option, or share your thoughts with the GitHub Community.
Join us on this journey as we continue to enhance GitHub Copilot for Xcode and deliver a smoother developer workflow!

We’re excited to announce that code completions with GitHub Copilot in Eclipse are now in public preview! You can enable GitHub Copilot in Eclipse with any GitHub account and start experiencing AI-powered code completion today.

What’s new

• Code completions: Copilot is now seamlessly integrated into Eclipse, offering real-time, context-aware code suggestions as you type.
• Multi-language support: GitHub Copilot for Eclipse supports a wide range of programming languages, including Java, Python, C++, and more. This enables developers across different tech stacks to leverage Copilot’s AI-powered assistance.
• Content filtering: Copilot incorporates advanced filtering mechanisms to screen out harmful or inappropriate content, helping ensure professional and responsible code recommendations.
• Free Tier: You will have 2,000 code completions and 50 chat messages per month, simply by signing in with your personal GitHub account or by creating a new one.

Try it out

• To access GitHub Copilot for Eclipse, you’ll need a Copilot license.
• Get started today by installing GitHub Copilot on the Eclipse Marketplace.

Share your feedback

Your feedback drives our improvement! Let us know what you think using the in-product feedback option or share your thoughts with the GitHub Community.
Join us on this journey as we continue to enhance GitHub Copilot for Eclipse and deliver a smoother developer workflow!

Welcome to another exciting GitHub Copilot update for Visual Studio! This release, version 17.13, introduces several powerful new features to enhance your workflow, improve transparency, and make coding with Copilot even more intuitive.

GitHub Copilot Free now available in Visual Studio

GitHub Copilot is now more accessible than ever with our new free plan for Visual Studio. With your GitHub account, you’ll get:

• 2,000 code completions per month – Speed up development with AI-powered suggestions.
• 50 chat messages per month – Get instant coding help, explanations, and debugging support.
• Access to the latest AI models (Claude 3.5 Sonnet & GPT-4o) – Write, refactor, and improve your code with cutting-edge AI.

For developers who are just getting started with AI coding tools or those who only need occasional assistance, the free plan provides an easy way to experience the benefits of GitHub Copilot.

Ready to give it a try? Sign up for GitHub Copilot Free and start coding smarter today!

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Copilot Edits: Multi-file editing

Refactor and edit multiple files faster with Copilot Edits:

• Preview with clarity – See which files are affected before making changes.
• Review with flow – Accept (TAB) or reject (Alt+Del) changes inline with code diffs.
• Iterate with confidence – Use checkpoints to revisit past iterations.

Copilot Edits helps you make large-scale changes more efficiently, helping to ensure accuracy and control over your codebase. Whether you’re refactoring, applying consistent patterns, or fixing issues across multiple files, GitHub Copilot Edits speeds up the process while keeping you in control.

To try it today, click the Edits thread button (a “+” symbol with a pencil icon) in the top-right corner of the GitHub Copilot Chat window to start a Copilot Edits session.

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GitHub Copilot just got smarter: Automatically retrieve relevant context

GitHub Copilot can now pull in the information you need without requiring manual input, making it easier than ever to get accurate, context-aware suggestions. Copilot can search for information from:

• Your current file, open files, and related files – Get relevant suggestions based on what you’re actively working on.
• Your entire codebase – Surface insights from across your project without switching context.
• Debugger data (locals, call stacks, etc.) – Use real-time debugging information to troubleshoot faster.
• Visual Studio itself – Get answers about IDE settings, commands, and workflows.

Instead of manually copying code, searching through files, or retyping information, Copilot can now pull in the right context automatically—helping you write, debug, and refine code faster.

Need more control? Use #file, #method, or #solution in your prompts to specify exactly where Copilot should look.

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Code referencing for completions: More transparency, more control

Ever wondered where Copilot’s completions (gray text) come from? Now, with Code Referencing for Completions, you’ll get more visibility when Copilot suggests code that matches public GitHub repositories.

• Toast notification – If you accept a completion that matches public code, you’ll see a toast notification in the bottom-right of your editor.
• Copilot Output Window – View license details and links to the original repository in the Copilot Output Window (Ctrl+Alt+O).
• Adjustable settings – Individual subscribers can block or allow suggestions that match public code in their GitHub settings.

By default, matches to public code are rare (less than 1% of completions), but this tool helps you code with more confidence and transparency.

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Bug fixes & improvements

• Added support for zooming in and out within Copilot windows for improved accessibility and readability.
• Users can now easily retry their prompts for better responses.
• Users can now pick which model GitHub Copilot is using for inline chat with the model picker, allowing for quick and easy model selection.

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How to update

Make sure you’re using Visual Studio 2022 17.13 or later to access these features.

➡ Download the latest version of Visual Studio 2022

We’d love to hear your feedback! Share your thoughts through the Developer Community or the Send Feedback button in Visual Studio.

Happy coding! 🚀

We are excited to announce that the Copilot Language Server SDK is now publicly available. This enables any editor or IDE to integrate with GitHub Copilot via the language server protocol standard. Today, Copilot is available in popular editors such as VS Code, Visual Studio, JetBrains IDEs, Vim/Neovim, and most recently Xcode. A key ingredient of bringing Copilot to new editors has been the Copilot Language Server, which is used by all of those editors. At GitHub, we value developer choice and aim to empower developers to use Copilot with their favorite editor.

The Copilot Language Server SDK is available now: @github/copilot-language-server

This SDK can be used to integrate GitHub Copilot into any editor or IDE. See the documentation on the package to get started.