GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code (VS Code) can help you write, investigate, and modify code with AI assistance. This article explains how to set up GitHub Copilot in VS Code and try its basic features, including code completion and chat. Always review generated code and run tests when appropriate. # Prerequisites Prepare the following: VS Code A GitHub account A plan or free allowance that supports GitHub Copilot Use a recent version of VS Code when possible.

GitHub Copilot can use more than the file you have open or the code you are typing. It can also use instructions stored in your project when generating answers and changes. Keeping project rules in context files reduces the need to repeat the same explanation in every request. This article explains the main types of context files available in Visual Studio Code (VS Code) and how to configure them in a repository.

Agent Skills let AI agents such as GitHub Copilot use additional procedures and decision criteria for specialized tasks. They make a repeatable workflow available for tasks such as investigation, editing, and testing. This article explains how to create a project Agent Skill in VS Code and use it in chat. The hands-on example creates a release-notes skill that drafts release notes from a repository’s changes. # Prerequisites Prepare the following: