In a significant step towards empowering the global developer community, GitHub has announced the launch of GitHub Copilot Free an offering designed to enhance the productivity of developers, free of charge that is automatically integrated into Visual Studio Code (VS Code).
This move continues GitHub’s tradition of supporting the developer ecosystem with free tools and services.
Over the years, GitHub has introduced a variety of free features to its platform, starting with free public repositories for open-source collaboration.
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This was later expanded to include free private repositories, complimentary GitHub Actions minutes, Codespaces, and free storage for packages and releases. Today, with the introduction of Copilot Free, GitHub takes another leap forward to empower its now 150 million-strong developer community.
“Now automatically integrated into VS Code, all of you have access to 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. And just last week, we passed the mark of 150M developers on GitHub.” GitHub released a statement.
What is GitHub Copilot Free?
GitHub Copilot Free is a streamlined version of the GitHub Copilot tool that is automatically integrated into Visual Studio Code (VS Code). By signing in with a personal GitHub account or creating a new one developers can now access:
- 2,000 AI-powered code completions per month
- 50 AI chat messages per month
This allows developers to seamlessly integrate advanced AI capabilities into their coding workflow, boosting efficiency and enabling more creative problem-solving.
GitHub Copilot Free leverages state-of-the-art AI models, giving developers access to either:
- Anthropic’s Claude 3.5 Sonnet, or
- OpenAI’s GPT-4o
With these tools, users can:
- Ask coding questions
- Debug code or explain existing code
- Make edits across multiple files
- Access third-party GitHub Copilot agents or create their own extensions
The tool’s versatility makes it ideal for developers at all levels, whether working on personal projects, contributing to open-source repositories, or building enterprise-grade software.
Copilot Chat: A New Way to Interact
As part of this exciting update, Copilot Chat is now directly available through the GitHub dashboard.
This feature works seamlessly with Copilot Free, enabling developers to ask questions, brainstorm solutions, or troubleshoot issues right from their GitHub account.
By integrating this tool into the GitHub platform, Copilot Chat provides instant support, streamlining the coding experience.
Expanding Access to 150 Million Developers
The launch of GitHub Copilot Free comes shortly after GitHub surpassed a historic milestone of 150 million developers worldwide. By making Copilot’s groundbreaking AI capabilities available to all, GitHub reaffirms its commitment to democratizing access to cutting-edge developer tools.
“We couldn’t be more excited to make Copilot available to the 150 million developers on GitHub,” the company shared in a statement.
GitHub Copilot Free represents a bold step forward in how developers build, debug, and innovate. With its advanced AI capabilities and wide accessibility, it has the potential to revolutionize the way we approach software development. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just getting started, GitHub Copilot Free is ready to help you write the future, one line of code at a time.
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