docs/content/copilot/get-started/what-is-github-copilot.md

---
title: What is GitHub Copilot?
intro: 'Learn what {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} is and what you can do with it.'
versions:
  feature: copilot
topics:
  - Copilot
shortTitle: What is GitHub Copilot?
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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](https://github.blog/2022-09-07-research-quantifying-github-copilots-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 _({% data variables.copilot.copilot_enterprise_short %} only)_
* Create and manage collections of documentation, called knowledge bases, to use as a context for chatting with {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} _({% data variables.copilot.copilot_enterprise_short %} only)_
* Work on code changes and create a pull request for you to review _({% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_plus_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](/copilot/about-github-copilot/github-copilot-features).

## 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 <a href="https://github.com/github-copilot/signup?ref_cta=Copilot+trial&ref_loc=about+github+copilot&ref_page=docs" target="_blank"><span>try {% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_short %} for free</span></a> 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](/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/getting-free-access-to-copilot-as-a-student-teacher-or-maintainer).
* **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."

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.

### For organizations and enterprises

* **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."
* **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).

If you **don't need other {% data variables.product.github %} features**, you can request an enterprise account specifically for managing {% data variables.copilot.copilot_business_short %} licenses. These accounts don't include repository or organization creation and don’t incur {% data variables.product.prodname_enterprise %} seat charges. See [AUTOTITLE](/enterprise-cloud@latest/admin/copilot-business-only/about-enterprise-accounts-for-copilot-business).

## Next steps

* To learn more about the {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} features, see [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/about-github-copilot/github-copilot-features).
* To start using {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}, see [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/setting-up-github-copilot).

## Further reading

* [Frequently asked questions](https://github.com/features/copilot#faq) about {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %}
* [{% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} Trust Center](https://copilot.github.trust.page/)