You Can Now Use GitHub Copilot For Free!
GitHub, the world's leading Git platform since its acquisition by Microsoft in 2018, has been empowering developers and teams to build software efficiently. The introduction of GitHub Copilot in 2021, an AI-powered code assistant developed in collaboration with OpenAI, has further optimized workflows for developers.
While GitHub Copilot was initially a paid tool, a new plan has been introduced, offering a zero-cost option known as GitHub Copilot Free. This free version provides users with access to two popular AI models, allowing for 2,000 code completion actions and 50 Copilot Chat messages per month. Additionally, users can make multi-file edits using Copilot Edits and utilize Copilot Extensions.
This free version is available for use on GitHub.com and VS Code, with support for other coding environments as well. Previously, non-verified students, teachers, or open source maintainers had to pay $10 per month for access, but with the introduction of GitHub Copilot Free, everyone can now enjoy limited access without a monthly subscription.
GitHub Copilot Free offers access to Open AI's GPT 40 and Anthropic's Claude 3.5 Sonnet AI models, supporting various code editors such as Vim, Neovim, JetBrains, Xcode, Azure Data Studio, and Visual Studio. The announcement blog provides additional details for those interested in learning more.
To get started with GitHub Copilot Free, visit the official website (GitHub sign-in required). For integration into your coding environment, refer to the documentation provided.
