docs/content/copilot/using-github-copilot/github-copilot-chat-cheat-sheet.md

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GitHub Copilot Chat cheat sheet	Copilot Chat cheat sheet	Use this cheat sheet to quickly reference the most common commands and options for using {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_chat %}.	feature copilot	Copilot

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About {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} enhancements

You can enhance your experience of {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_chat_short %} with a variety of commands and options. Finding the right command or option for the task you are working on can help you achieve your goals more efficiently. This cheat sheet provides a quick reference to the most common commands and options for using {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_chat_short %}.

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For information about how to get started with {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_chat_short %} in {% data variables.product.prodname_vs %}, see AUTOTITLE.

Slash commands

Use slash commands to avoid writing complex prompts for common scenarios. To use a slash command, type / in the chat prompt box, followed by the command name.

Available slash commands may vary, depending on your environment and the context of your chat. To view a list of currently available slash commands, type / in the chat prompt box of your current environment. Below is a list of some of the most common slash commands for using {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_chat_short %}.

Command	Description
/help	Quick reference and basics of using {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %}.
/tests	Generate unit tests for the selected code.
/fix	Propose a fix for problems in the selected code.
/explain	Explain how the code in your active editor works.
/optimize	Analyze and improve running time of the selected code.
/doc	Add documentation comment for this symbol.

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For information about how to get started with {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_chat_short %} in {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %}, see AUTOTITLE.

Slash commands

Use slash commands to avoid writing complex prompts for common scenarios. To use a slash command, type / in the chat prompt box, followed by the command name.

Available slash commands may vary, depending on your environment and the context of your chat. To view a list of currently available slash commands, type / in the chat prompt box of your current environment. Below is a list of some of the most common slash commands for using {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_chat_short %}.

Command	Description
/help	Quick reference and basics of using {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %}.
/tests	Generate unit tests for the selected code.
/fix	Propose a fix for problems in the selected code.
/explain	Explain how the code in your active editor works.
/fixTestFailure	Find and fix a failing test.
/new	Create a new project.
/clear	Start a new chat session.

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{% jetbrains %}

For information about how to get started with {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_chat_short %} in JetBrains, see AUTOTITLE.

Slash commands

Use slash commands to avoid writing complex prompts for common scenarios. To use a slash command, type / in the chat prompt box, followed by the command name.

Available slash commands may vary, depending on your environment and the context of your chat. To view a list of currently available slash commands, type / in the chat prompt box of your current environment. Below is a list of some of the most common slash commands for using {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_chat_short %}.

Command	Description
/help	Quick reference and basics of using {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %}.
/tests	Generate unit tests for the selected code.
/fix	Propose a fix for problems in the selected code.
/explain	Explain how the code in your active editor works.
/fixTestFailure	Find and fix a failing test.
/new	Create a new project.
/clear	Start a new chat session.

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For information about how to get started with {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_chat_short %} in the {% data variables.product.github %} website, see AUTOTITLE.

Slash commands

Use slash commands to avoid writing complex prompts for common scenarios. To use a slash command, type / in the chat prompt box, followed by the command name.

Available slash commands may vary, depending on your environment and the context of your chat. To view a list of currently available slash commands, type / in the chat prompt box of your current environment. Below is a list of some of the most common slash commands for using {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_chat_short %}.

Command	Description
/help	Quick reference and basics of using {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %}.
/search	Performs a search within the repository, including issues, pull requests, and code.
/file	Retrieves a specific file from the repository by its path.
/rename	Rename a conversation.
/delete	Delete a conversation.
/new	Start a new conversation
/clear	Clear conversation.

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Chat variables

Use chat variables to include specific context in your prompt. To use a chat variable, type # in the chat prompt box, followed by a chat variable.

Variable	Description
#file	Includes the current file's content in the prompt.
#selection	Includes the currently selected text in the prompt.
#line	Includes the current line of code in the prompt.
#project	Includes the project context in the prompt.
#path	Includes the file path in the prompt.
#function	Includes the current function or method in the prompt.
#class	Includes the current class in the prompt.
#comment	Includes the current comment in the prompt.
#block	Includes the current block of code in the prompt.
#sym	Includes the current symbol in the prompt.

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References

By default, {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_chat_short %} will reference the file that you have open or the code that you have selected. You can also use # followed by a file name, file name and line numbers, or solution to reference a specific file, lines, or solution.

Example	Description
Where are the tests in #MyFile.cs?	References a specific file
How are these files related #MyFile.cs #MyFile2.cs	References multiple files
Explain this function #MyFile.cs: 66-72?	References specific lines in a file
Is there a delete method in this #solution?	References the current file

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Chat participants

Chat participants are like domain experts who have a specialty that they can help you with. You can specify a chat participant by typing @ in the chat prompt box, followed by a chat participant name. To see all available chat participants, type @ in the chat prompt box.

Below is a list of some of the most common chat participants for using {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_chat_short %}.

Variable	Description
@workspace	Has context about the code in your workspace. Use @workspace when you want {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} to consider the structure of your project, how different parts of your code interact, or design patterns in your project.
@vscode	Has context about {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %} commands and features. Use @vscode when you want help with {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %}.
@terminal	Has context about the {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %} terminal shell and its contents. Use @terminal when you want help creating or debugging terminal commands.
@azure	Has context about Azure services and how to use, deploy and manage them. Use @azure when you want help with Azure. The @azure chat participant is currently in {% data variables.release-phases.public_preview %} and is subject to change.
@github	Allows you to use {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %}-specific {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} skills. See AUTOTITLE.

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