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GitHub Copilot
Explore comprehensive guides about GitHub Copilot, an AI-powered code completion tool, to enhance coding efficiency and accuracy with best practices, tips for maximizing Copilot’s capabilities, and real-world examples. Want more technical information on GitHub Copilot? Head over to our documentation to learn more about using GitHub Copilot in your IDE, on GitHub, and across your workflows.
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From pixels to characters: The engineering behind GitHub Copilot CLI’s animated ASCII banner
Learn how GitHub built an accessible, multi-terminal-safe ASCII animation for the Copilot CLI using custom tooling, ANSI color roles, and advanced terminal engineering.
Power agentic workflows in your terminal with GitHub Copilot CLI
Explore the GitHub Copilot CLI and try interacting with Copilot directly from your terminal.
Build an agent into any app with the GitHub Copilot SDK
Now in technical preview, the GitHub Copilot SDK can plan, invoke tools, edit files, and run commands as a programmable layer you can use in any application.
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A cheat sheet to slash commands in GitHub Copilot CLI
Run tests, fix code, and get support—right in your workflow. Stay focused and let Copilot handle the busywork.
Context windows, Plan agent, and TDD: What I learned building a countdown app with GitHub Copilot
Learn how I managed context to keep Copilot focused, used the Plan agent to sharpen vague requirements, and required Test Driven Development practices to catch bugs before users.
Building an agentic memory system for GitHub Copilot
Copilot’s cross-agent memory system lets agents learn and improve across your development workflow, starting with coding agent, CLI, and code review.
WRAP up your backlog with GitHub Copilot coding agent
An easy-to-remember acronym, WRAP will help you write effective issues, refine your instructions, and get the most out of Copilot coding agent.
How to use GitHub Copilot Spaces to debug issues faster
Follow this step-by-step guide to learn how to debug your issues using GitHub Copilot Spaces and Copilot coding agent.
Your stack, your rules: Introducing custom agents in GitHub Copilot for observability, IaC, and security
Use partner-built Copilot agents to debug, secure, and automate engineering workflows across your terminal, editor, and github.com.
How to orchestrate agents using mission control
Run multiple Copilot agents from one place. Learn prompt techniques, how to spot drift early, and how to review agent work efficiently.
How GitHub’s agentic security principles make our AI agents as secure as possible
Learn more about the agentic security principles that we use to build secure AI products—and how you can apply them to your own agents.
Evolving GitHub Copilot’s next edit suggestions through custom model training
GitHub Copilot’s next edit suggestions just got faster, smarter, and more precise thanks to new data pipelines, reinforcement learning, and continuous model updates built for in-editor workflows.
How we’re making GitHub Copilot smarter with fewer tools
We’re using embedding-guided tool routing, adaptive clustering, and a streamlined 13-tool core to deliver faster experience in VS Code.
How to write a great agents.md: Lessons from over 2,500 repositories
Learn how to write effective agents.md files for GitHub Copilot with practical tips, real examples, and templates from analyzing 2,500+ repositories.
Unlocking the full power of Copilot code review: Master your instructions files
Discover practical tips, examples, and best practices for writing effective instructions files. Whether you’re new or experienced, you’ll find something to level up your code reviews.
How Copilot helps build the GitHub platform
A breakdown of how Copilot coding agent has contributed to a better, more powerful GitHub.
GitHub Copilot CLI 101: How to use GitHub Copilot from the command line
Curious about using GitHub Copilot in your terminal? Here’s our guide to GitHub Copilot CLI, including a starter kit with the best prompts for a wide range of use cases.
GitHub Copilot tutorial: How to build, test, review, and ship code faster (with real prompts)
How GitHub Copilot works today—including mission control—and how to get the most out of it. Here’s what you need to know.
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