GitHub has officially opened Copilot Free
1 min read1 month ago
This move makes advanced AI tools accessible to all developers, whether they’re working in the GitHub interface or their favorite development environment like Visual Studio Code.
Key Features of Copilot Free
- AI Assistance: Autocompletion of code, bug detection, documentation generation, and code explanation.
- Supported Models: Users can utilize OpenAI’s GPT-4o and Claude 3.5 Sonnet by Anthropic.
- Activation: Free access can be activated on this page.
Usage Limits
To manage demand, there are a few restrictions for free-tier users:
- Copilot Chat: Limited to 50 messages per month. Perfect for debugging, understanding code, and generating documentation.
- Code Suggestions: Up to 2,000 completions per month.
Availability
- Copilot can be accessed directly on GitHub or integrated into Visual Studio Code via an extension.
My Take
This move is a massive win for the developer community, especially hobbyists, students, and open-source contributors. While the limits may seem restrictive for full-time professionals, they’re still generous enough for smaller projects. It’s exciting to see GitHub democratize access to AI tools—making coding more efficient and accessible to everyone!