GitHub, Visual Studio Code and Copilot

GitHub Introduces Free Access to Copilot in Visual Studio Code
GitHub has unveiled a complimentary tier of its AI-powered coding assistant, Copilot, now integrated into Visual Studio Code (VS Code). This initiative allows developers to access up to 2,000 code completions and 50 chat messages monthly by simply signing in with a personal GitHub account.
Compare New GitHub Copilot Free Plan for Visual Studio/VS Code to Paid Plans
The free plan restricts the number of completions, chat requests and access to AI models, being suitable for occasional users and small projects.
GitHub Copilot Free now available in Visual Studio and VS Code
GitHub releases Copilot Free for Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code. Developers can use programming help free of charge.
GitHub launches free version of Copilot for VS Code
GitHub has announced a free version of its AI coding assistant Copilot, that will be integrated directly into Microsoft’s Visual Studio (VS) Code editor. The monthly fee until now had been $10 a month for developers with just verified students and teachers receiving free access.
GitHub launches free tier for Copilot in VS Code, hits milestone of 150 million developers
Educators, students, and open-source maintainers will continue to enjoy unlimited access to GitHub Copilot Pro accounts at no cost.
GitHub is making its AI programming Copilot free for VS Code developers — with limits
The service leverages advanced AI models, including Anthropic’s Claude 3.5 Sonnet and OpenAI’s GPT-4o, with limits.
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How to install VS Code on Ubuntu
You don't need to run Windows to use Microsoft's Visual Studio Code (VS Code). You can install it on Ubuntu in a few steps.