Set up VS Code + Github Copilot

Github Copilot provides a solution to use generative AI models, such as Claude Sonnet or GPT-4, inside the VS Code IDE.

Note: Microsoft Copilot is a different solution with the same name.

Sign Up for GitHub & Apply for Copilot Education

  1. Navigate to github.com and sign up with your BC email

  2. Click the "Join GitHub Education" button. (If the button doesn't show up, then navigate to here)

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  3. Select student and Boston College as a school. Upload a photo of your student ID.

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  1. Once the application is submitted, wait. It can take a few days. You can proceed to the next steps and use the free version of Copilot.

Download VS Code

  1. Visit https://code.visualstudio.com/ and download VS Code.

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  1. Click the Copilot icon at the right bottom corner

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  1. Click continue with GitHub and link to your GitHub account.

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Reference: https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/copilot/setup

Using VS Code with GitHub Copilot