Copilot (GitHub Copilot)

• # (“pound” sign) supplies context
• @ invokes participants
• Agents - Insiders only (at time of writing)
• Use for refactoring
• Use voice mode

Updates Nov ‘24:

• Copilot Edits (multiple files)
• Intent detection

GitHub Copilot Basics

• Cmd + I - Inline Chat
• Cmd + right - accept one word/token
• Cmd + Enter - see all options

Move chat: Open secondary sidebar and drag chat there

• Simple: Solve small problems - hopefully not for long
• Specific: Select code. Provide specific context Workspace Agent - use # file feature to get files / stuff
• Short: Type less; typos don’t matter; no need to use proper grammar

Chat

• In the Chat Panel, talk to Copilot about general programming questions or about your current code using @workspace
• Type @ to view all available chat participants, each with their own specific expertise to assist you.
• Keyboard shortcut: ^ (control) + Cmd + I