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{% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} is an AI coding assistant that helps you write code faster and with less effort, allowing you to focus more energy on problem solving and collaboration.

{% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} has been proven to increase developer productivity and accelerate the pace of software development. See Research: quantifying {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %}’s impact on developer productivity and happiness in the {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %} blog.

{% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} features

{% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} includes a suite of features. You can use {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} to:

• Get code suggestions as you type in your IDE
• Chat with {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} to ask for help with your code
• Ask {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} for help using the command line
• Organize and share task-specific context with {% data variables.copilot.copilot_spaces %} to get more relevant answers
• Generate a description of the changes in a pull request
• Work on code changes and create a pull request for you to review ({% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_plus_short %}, {% data variables.copilot.copilot_business_short %}, and {% data variables.copilot.copilot_enterprise_short %} only)

{% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} is available:

• In your IDE
• In {% data variables.product.prodname_mobile %}, as a chat interface
• In {% data variables.product.prodname_windows_terminal %} Canary, through the Terminal Chat interface
• On the command line, through the {% data variables.product.prodname_cli %}
• On the {% data variables.product.github %} website

See AUTOTITLE.

Getting access to {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}

There are a few ways you can start using {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}, depending on your role and needs.

For individuals

• Try {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} for free: Use {% data variables.copilot.copilot_free_short %} to explore core {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} features with no paid plan required.
• Subscribe to a paid plan: Upgrade to {% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_short %} or {% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_plus_short %} for full access to premium features and more generous usage limits. You can try {% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_short %} for free with a one-time 30-day trial.
• Eligible for free {% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_short %} access? Students, teachers, and open source maintainers may qualify for {% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_short %} at no cost. See AUTOTITLE.
• Organization members: If your organization or enterprise has a {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} plan, you can request access to {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} by going to https://github.com/settings/copilot and requesting access under "Get {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} from an organization."

See AUTOTITLE for more information.

For organizations and enterprises

• Organization owners: Purchase {% data variables.copilot.copilot_business_short %} for your team. See AUTOTITLE. If your organization is owned by an enterprise that has a {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} subscription, you can ask your enterprise owner to enable {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} for your organization by going to https://github.com/settings/copilot and requesting access under "Get {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} from an organization."
• Enterprise owners: Purchase {% data variables.copilot.copilot_business_short %} or {% data variables.copilot.copilot_enterprise_short %} for your enterprise. See AUTOTITLE.

If you don't need other {% data variables.product.github %} features, you can create an enterprise account specifically for managing {% data variables.copilot.copilot_business_short %} licenses. This gives you enterprise-grade authentication options without charges for {% data variables.product.prodname_enterprise %} licenses. See AUTOTITLE.

Next steps

• To learn more about the {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} features, see AUTOTITLE.
• To start using {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}, see AUTOTITLE.

Further reading

• Frequently asked questions about {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %}
• {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} Trust Center