GitHub has unveiled a complimentary tier of its AI-powered coding assistant, Copilot, now integrated into Visual Studio Code (VS Code). This initiative allows developers to access up to 2,000 code completions and 50 chat messages monthly by simply signing in with a personal GitHub account.
Copilot Free offers users a choice between Anthropic’s Claude 3.5 Sonnet and OpenAI’s GPT-4o models, enabling functionalities such as coding queries, code explanation, bug identification, and multi-file edits. Additionally, Copilot Chat is accessible directly from the GitHub dashboard, enhancing user interaction.
This development coincides with GitHub’s announcement of surpassing 150 million developers on its platform, reflecting the company’s commitment to expanding access to AI-driven coding tools. Historically, GitHub has provided free services, including private repositories and GitHub Actions minutes. The introduction of Copilot Free continues this tradition, aiming to democratize AI assistance in coding.
For those seeking advanced capabilities, GitHub continues to offer Copilot Pro, a paid subscription providing unlimited access to all Copilot features. Notably, verified students, educators, and maintainers of popular open-source repositories retain free access to Copilot Pro, ensuring that these key contributors can utilize the tool without financial barriers.
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