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Getting Started

Some pre-checks to make sure GitHub Copilot is enabled and ready for coding.

Check GitHub Copilot is up to date​

  • Make sure the following extensions are updated to latest versions: GitHub Copilot, GitHub Copilot Chat, C# Dev Kit

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Check GitHub Copilot is licensed​

  • Hover over the Copilot icon in bottom right corner - if ncecessary, then sign-in to GitHub

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  • Once signed-in to GitHub, hover again over the Copilot icon to show the GitHub Copilot status

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Check GitHub Copilot Completions is enabled​

  • A Copilot icon is also to the right of the Command Pallete at the top - select the icon followed by menu option Code Completions

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  • The Status should show as 'Ready'. There are options for configuration settings and disgnostics.

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Check GitHub Copilot Chat is enabled​

  • Again select the icon next to the Command Pallete followed by menu option Open Chat

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  • The Chat panel will appear ... ask it a question

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Ready to code​

We are ready - lets get coding.