Github Copilot

Your AI pair programmer

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GitHub Copilot works alongside you directly in your editor, suggesting whole lines or entire functions for you. Powered by OpenAI its trained on billions of lines of public code, saving you time and helping you stay focused.

This is the 4th launch from Github Copilot. View more

GitHub Copilot Coding Agent

Agent that implements a task/issue + runs in the background

GitHub Copilot has a new feature: a coding agent that can implement a task or issue, run in the background with GitHub Actions, and more.

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Developer Tools•Artificial Intelligence•GitHub

Launch Team

Zac Zuo

Hunter

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Hi everyone! GitHub's Copilot just got a major upgrade: a new Coding Agent. The idea is you can now assign GitHub issues directly to Copilot, and it’ll autonomously work on tasks like bug fixes, new features, or writing docs, then submit a PR for review. So, instead of just getting code suggestions, you now have an AI teammate that takes on coding assignments. It operates in the background using GitHub Actions, analyzes your codebase, and you can see its progress and reasoning through logs. It even gets visual context from images in issues. Beyond its core coding, it can connect to external tools via MCP. GitHub has also built in important security guardrails, like requiring human approval on PRs and respecting existing branch rules. This essentially offers developers an AI assistant to handle those routine or time-consuming coding chores, freeing them up for more complex problem-solving. It's available now for Copilot Enterprise and Pro+ users.

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2mo ago

Pushkar Kathayat

@zaczuo do you plan to include Gemini 2.5?

2mo ago

Devin like workflow?

2mo ago

It’s like having a developer teammate who never sleeps.

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2mo ago

Github Copilot Launches

GitHub Copilot Coding Agent Agent that implements a task/issue + runs in the background

Launched on May 20th, 2025

GitHub Copilot Chat AI chat features powered by Copilot

Launched on January 31st, 2024

GitHub Copilot X The AI-powered developer experience

Launched on March 22nd, 2023

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GitHub Copilot is highly praised for its ability to enhance coding efficiency and streamline development. Makers from Crono and Bolt highlight its smart code suggestions and seamless integration with major IDEs, which significantly reduce boilerplate and speed up coding. The maker of Beatoven.ai appreciates its relevant and accurate suggestions, which save time and allow focus on complex problems. Overall, users find it a transformative tool that shifts focus from syntax to problem-solving, boosting productivity and development speed.

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productivity boost (4)

suggests code snippets (3)

accelerates development process (2)

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Maxim

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Using GitHub Copilot has transformed my development experience. It’s not just a productivity boost—it represents a fundamental shift in how I approach coding. Before Copilot, much of my focus was on mastering language and framework specifics. One of its biggest advantages is that I no longer need to spend as much time memorizing framework syntax or language quirks. Copilot suggests relevant code snippets based on context, allowing me to focus on problem-solving rather than syntax details. This has been especially helpful when switching between languages or working with unfamiliar frameworks. By handling repetitive tasks, Copilot frees me to spend more time thinking about business logic and deepening my domain knowledge. Instead of getting bogged down in writing mundane code, I can concentrate on creating better solutions and improving the overall architecture of my projects.

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4mo ago

Bin Matsui

used Pinetree(Beta) to build

Pinetree(Beta)

(56 points)

This launch wouldn’t have been possible without GitHub Copilot. It completely changed the way I think about programming — and I've been developing software for over 20 years. Pairing with AI has become one of the most exciting experiences in my career. Copilot dramatically accelerated our development process and helped us reach launch speed we never thought possible. It may be the tool that replaces my job one day, but right now, it’s the best partner I could ask for.

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1mo ago

Saba Imran

used Open Paper to build

Open Paper

(256 points)

Copilot + Claude Sonnet 4 are a dream combo

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2mo ago