Installing the GitHub Copilot extension in your environment

About the GitHub Copilot extension in JetBrains IDEs

Installing the GitHub Copilot extension in JetBrains IDEs allows you to chat with Copilot in your IDE and receive coding suggestions from Copilot as you type.

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Version compatibility

For information about version compatibility of the GitHub Copilot extension in JetBrains IDEs, see GitHub Copilot Versions in the JetBrains Marketplace.

About the license for the GitHub Copilot plugin in JetBrains IDEs

GitHub, Inc. is the licensor of the JetBrains plugin. The end user license agreement for this plugin is the GitHub Terms for Additional Products and Features and use of this plugin is subject to those terms. JetBrains has no responsibility or liability in connection with the plugin or such agreement. By using the plugin, you agree to the foregoing terms.

Installing the GitHub Copilot plugin in your JetBrains IDE

The following procedure will guide you through installation of the GitHub Copilot plugin in IntelliJ IDEA. Steps to install the plugin in another supported IDE may differ.

1. Make sure you have access to GitHub Copilot. For information, see What is GitHub Copilot?.

2. Make sure you have a JetBrains IDE that is compatible with GitHub Copilot. GitHub Copilot is compatible with the following IDEs:

   • IntelliJ IDEA (Ultimate, Community, Educational)
   • Android Studio
   • AppCode
   • CLion
   • Code With Me Guest
   • DataGrip
   • DataSpell
   • GoLand
   • JetBrains Client
   • MPS
   • PhpStorm
   • PyCharm (Professional, Community, Educational)
   • Rider
   • RubyMine
   • RustRover
   • WebStorm
   • Writerside

   See the JetBrains IDEs tool finder to download.

3. Install the GitHub Copilot plugin for JetBrains. See GitHub Copilot plugin in the JetBrains Marketplace.

4. After GitHub Copilot is installed, click Restart IDE.

5. After your JetBrains IDE has restarted, click the Tools menu. Click GitHub Copilot, then click Login to GitHub.

   Note

   If you're using a Copilot plan for a managed user account on GHE.com, you'll need to update some settings before you sign in. See Using GitHub Copilot with an account on GHE.com.

   

6. In the "Sign in to GitHub" dialog box, to copy the device code and open the device activation window, click Copy and Open.

   

7. A device activation window will open in your browser. Paste the device code, then click Continue.

8. GitHub will request the necessary permissions for GitHub Copilot. To approve these permissions, click Authorize GitHub Copilot Plugin.

9. After the permissions have been approved, your JetBrains IDE will show a confirmation. To begin using GitHub Copilot, click OK.