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---
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title: What is GitHub Copilot?
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intro: 'Learn what {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} is and what you can do with it.'
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versions:
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feature: copilot
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topics:
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- Copilot
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shortTitle: What is GitHub Copilot?
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redirect_from:
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- /copilot/copilot-individual
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- /copilot/copilot-individual/about-github-copilot-individual
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- /copilot/copilot-business/about-github-copilot-business
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- /copilot/github-copilot-enterprise/about-github-copilot-enterprise
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- /copilot/github-copilot-enterprise/overview
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- /copilot/overview-of-github-copilot/about-github-copilot-for-individuals
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- /copilot/overview-of-github-copilot/about-github-copilot
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- /copilot/overview-of-github-copilot/about-github-copilot-individual
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- /copilot/overview-of-github-copilot/about-github-copilot-for-business
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- /copilot/overview-of-github-copilot/about-github-copilot-business
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- /copilot/github-copilot-enterprise/overview/about-github-copilot-enterprise
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- /copilot/configuring-github-copilot/configuring-github-copilot-settings-in-your-organization
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- /copilot/managing-copilot-business
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- /copilot/managing-copilot-for-business
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- /copilot/github-copilot-enterprise
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- /copilot/copilot-business
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- /copilot/about-github-copilot/what-is-github-copilot
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contentType: get-started
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category:
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- Learn about Copilot
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---
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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.
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{% 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](https://github.blog/2022-09-07-research-quantifying-github-copilots-impact-on-developer-productivity-and-happiness/) in the {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %} blog.
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## {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} features
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{% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} includes a suite of features. You can use {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} to:
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* Get code suggestions as you type in your IDE
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* Chat with {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} to ask for help with your code
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* Ask {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} for help using the command line
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* Organize and share task-specific context with {% data variables.copilot.copilot_spaces %} to get more relevant answers
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* Generate a description of the changes in a pull request
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* 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)_
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{% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} is available:
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* In your IDE
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* In {% data variables.product.prodname_mobile %}, as a chat interface
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* In {% data variables.product.prodname_windows_terminal %} Canary, through the Terminal Chat interface
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* On the command line, through the {% data variables.product.prodname_cli %}
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* On the {% data variables.product.github %} website
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See [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/about-github-copilot/github-copilot-features).
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## Getting access to {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}
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There are a few ways you can start using {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}, depending on your role and needs.
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### For individuals
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* **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.
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* **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 <a href="https://github.com/github-copilot/signup?ref_product=copilot&ref_type=trial&ref_style=text&ref_plan=pro" target="_blank"><span>try {% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_short %} for free</span></a> with a one-time 30-day trial.
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* **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](/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/getting-free-access-to-copilot-as-a-student-teacher-or-maintainer).
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* **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](https://github.com/settings/copilot) and requesting access under "Get {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} from an organization."
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See [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/getting-started-with-copilot-on-your-personal-account/getting-started-with-a-copilot-plan) for more information.
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### For organizations and enterprises
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* **Organization owners**: Purchase {% data variables.copilot.copilot_business_short %} for your team. See [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-github-copilot-in-your-organization/subscribing-to-copilot-for-your-organization). 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](https://github.com/settings/copilot) and requesting access under "Get {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} from an organization."
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* **Enterprise owners**: Purchase {% data variables.copilot.copilot_business_short %} or {% data variables.copilot.copilot_enterprise_short %} for your enterprise. See [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-for-your-enterprise/subscribing-to-copilot-for-your-enterprise).
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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](/copilot/concepts/about-enterprise-accounts-for-copilot-business).
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## Next steps
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* To learn more about the {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} features, see [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/about-github-copilot/github-copilot-features).
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* To start using {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}, see [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/setting-up-github-copilot).
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## Further reading
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* [Frequently asked questions](https://github.com/features/copilot#faq) about {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %}
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* [{% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} Trust Center](https://copilot.github.trust.page/)
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