Github Copilot

GitHub Copilot is available in Code Studios, in Visual Studio Code.

Github Copilot uses your existing Github subscription.

The integration of Github Copilot in Code Studios uses the “native” integration of Copilot within Visual Studio Code. As of early 2026, this “native” integration is still being refined, and there are still many limitations.

Setup (admin)

In order to allow users to use Github Copilot, the Github Copilot option needs to be enabled in the “Visual Studio Code” block of the Code Studio template

Setup (user)

To enable Copilot, click this icon:

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You will be prompted to authenticate to your Github subscription. Follow the steps.

You may see some errors about “inability to enable chat”. Ignore them.

The Chat panel becomes available in the right side of your Code Studio and you can start chatting with the agent, which can work with the whole Code Studio.

Limitations

As of early 2026, inline suggestions (tab-autocomplete) are not available in the “native” integration of Copilot within Visual Studio Code. The “Configure inline suggestions” button of the Copilot menu does nothing.