The simplest way for developers to chat and explore GitHub repositories programmatically. GitHub Chat API gives you API access to chat with any public GitHub repository.
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The simplest way for developers to chat and explore GitHub repositories programmatically. GitHub Chat API gives you API access to chat with any public GitHub repository.
I’m Sheing Ng, and I’m excited to launch Github Chat today ! Github Chat is a tool built to solve a problem I think a lot of us have faced.
A quick backstory: A while back, I was trying to contribute to an open-source project, but I kept hitting a wall. The code was complex, the docs were sparse, and I was stuck waiting for days to get a simple answer from the repo owner. It was frustrating, and I thought, “There has to be a better way to get quick insights without all this back and forth.” That’s when Github Chat started to take shape.
Github Chat is an API that lets you instantly ask questions about any public Github repository and get clear, concise answers. Goodbye to endless digging or jumping into rabbitholes. Here’s how it helps:
Instant Answers: Ask anything about the code, and get a response in seconds.
Easy Integration: Just one API call to start chatting with any public repo.
Built for Developers: Whether you’re debugging, learning, or contributing, it’s designed to fit your workflow.
We’ve been testing it with a small group, and now it’s ready for everyone to try! 0 waitlists, just jump in! I’d love to hear your thoughts, questions, or suggestions in the comments. Your feedback will help shape what’s next. 🙌
Check it out here:
[Docs] (https://github-chat.com/#api-docs)
Automated code search is a time-saver! 😄
@shenjun Indeed! I wish it comes out of the box from Github, but it isn't.
Microsoft's Copilot also has similar features. How do the two compare in terms of effectiveness?
@_hounter_007 That's a really great question and most asked question actually. We listed out 4 main comparison with github copilot below the documentation link: https://github-chat.com/#api-docs
tl;dr; github-chat performs better due to repository-wide indexing vs file-based references.
The information is presented in a clear and structured way. Thanks.