| | --- |
| | title: What is GitHub Copilot? |
| | intro: 'Learn what {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} is and what you can do with it.' |
| | versions: |
| | feature: copilot |
| | topics: |
| | - Copilot |
| | shortTitle: What is GitHub Copilot? |
| | redirect_from: |
| | - /copilot/copilot-individual |
| | - /copilot/copilot-individual/about-github-copilot-individual |
| | - /copilot/copilot-business/about-github-copilot-business |
| | - /copilot/github-copilot-enterprise/about-github-copilot-enterprise |
| | - /copilot/github-copilot-enterprise/overview |
| | - /copilot/overview-of-github-copilot/about-github-copilot-for-individuals |
| | - /copilot/overview-of-github-copilot/about-github-copilot |
| | - /copilot/overview-of-github-copilot/about-github-copilot-individual |
| | - /copilot/overview-of-github-copilot/about-github-copilot-for-business |
| | - /copilot/overview-of-github-copilot/about-github-copilot-business |
| | - /copilot/github-copilot-enterprise/overview/about-github-copilot-enterprise |
| | - /copilot/configuring-github-copilot/configuring-github-copilot-settings-in-your-organization |
| | - /copilot/managing-copilot-business |
| | - /copilot/managing-copilot-for-business |
| | - /copilot/github-copilot-enterprise |
| | - /copilot/copilot-business |
| | - /copilot/about-github-copilot/what-is-github-copilot |
| | contentType: get-started |
| | category: |
| | - Learn about Copilot |
| | --- |
| | |
| | {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} is an AI coding assistant that helps you write code faster and with less effort, allowing you to focus more energy on problem solving and collaboration. |
| | |
| | {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} has been proven to increase developer productivity and accelerate the pace of software development. See [Research: quantifying {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %}’s impact on developer productivity and happiness](https://github.blog/2022-09-07-research-quantifying-github-copilots-impact-on-developer-productivity-and-happiness/) in the {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %} blog. |
| | |
| | ## {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} features |
| | |
| | {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} includes a suite of features. You can use {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} to: |
| |
|
| | * Get code suggestions as you type in your IDE |
| | * Chat with {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} to ask for help with your code |
| | * Ask {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} for help using the command line |
| | * Organize and share task-specific context with {% data variables.copilot.copilot_spaces %} to get more relevant answers |
| | * Generate a description of the changes in a pull request |
| | * Work on code changes and create a pull request for you to review _({% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_plus_short %}, {% data variables.copilot.copilot_business_short %}, and {% data variables.copilot.copilot_enterprise_short %} only)_ |
| |
|
| | {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} is available: |
| |
|
| | * In your IDE |
| | * In {% data variables.product.prodname_mobile %}, as a chat interface |
| | * In {% data variables.product.prodname_windows_terminal %} Canary, through the Terminal Chat interface |
| | * On the command line, through the {% data variables.product.prodname_cli %} |
| | * On the {% data variables.product.github %} website |
| |
|
| | See [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/about-github-copilot/github-copilot-features). |
| |
|
| | ## Getting access to {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} |
| |
|
| | There are a few ways you can start using {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}, depending on your role and needs. |
| |
|
| | ### For individuals |
| |
|
| | * **Try {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} for free**: Use {% data variables.copilot.copilot_free_short %} to explore core {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} features with no paid plan required. |
| | * **Subscribe to a paid plan**: Upgrade to {% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_short %} or {% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_plus_short %} for full access to premium features and more generous usage limits. You can <a href="https://github.com/github-copilot/signup?ref_product=copilot&ref_type=trial&ref_style=text&ref_plan=pro" target="_blank"><span>try {% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_short %} for free</span></a> with a one-time 30-day trial. |
| | * **Eligible for free {% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_short %} access?** Students, teachers, and open source maintainers may qualify for {% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_short %} at no cost. See [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/getting-free-access-to-copilot-as-a-student-teacher-or-maintainer). |
| | * **Organization members**: If your organization or enterprise has a {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} plan, you can request access to {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} by going to [https://github.com/settings/copilot](https://github.com/settings/copilot) and requesting access under "Get {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} from an organization." |
| |
|
| | See [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/getting-started-with-copilot-on-your-personal-account/getting-started-with-a-copilot-plan) for more information. |
| |
|
| | ### For organizations and enterprises |
| |
|
| | * **Organization owners**: Purchase {% data variables.copilot.copilot_business_short %} for your team. See [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-github-copilot-in-your-organization/subscribing-to-copilot-for-your-organization). If your organization is owned by an enterprise that has a {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} subscription, you can ask your enterprise owner to enable {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} for your organization by going to [https://github.com/settings/copilot](https://github.com/settings/copilot) and requesting access under "Get {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} from an organization." |
| | * **Enterprise owners**: Purchase {% data variables.copilot.copilot_business_short %} or {% data variables.copilot.copilot_enterprise_short %} for your enterprise. See [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-for-your-enterprise/subscribing-to-copilot-for-your-enterprise). |
| |
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| | If you **don't need other {% data variables.product.github %} features**, you can create an enterprise account specifically for managing {% data variables.copilot.copilot_business_short %} licenses. This gives you enterprise-grade authentication options without charges for {% data variables.product.prodname_enterprise %} licenses. See [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/concepts/about-enterprise-accounts-for-copilot-business). |
| | |
| | ## Next steps |
| | |
| | * To learn more about the {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} features, see [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/about-github-copilot/github-copilot-features). |
| | * To start using {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}, see [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/setting-up-github-copilot). |
| | |
| | ## Further reading |
| | |
| | * [Frequently asked questions](https://github.com/features/copilot#faq) about {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} |
| | * [{% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} Trust Center](https://copilot.github.trust.page/) |
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