From 227ad63cfca392e64979b7e02a03d72b2eb30a28 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nick Trogh Date: Tue, 26 May 2026 11:11:20 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 01/14] Update terminology for UBB --- docs/copilot/agents/agent-tools.md | 2 +- docs/copilot/agents/agents-tutorial.md | 2 +- docs/copilot/agents/third-party-agents.md | 2 +- docs/copilot/ai-powered-suggestions.md | 5 +---- docs/copilot/best-practices.md | 2 +- docs/copilot/chat/copilot-chat.md | 3 --- docs/copilot/concepts/language-models.md | 6 +++--- docs/copilot/copilot-cloud-agent.md | 2 +- docs/copilot/customization/hooks.md | 2 +- docs/copilot/customization/language-models.md | 3 --- docs/copilot/faq.md | 21 +++++++++---------- docs/copilot/getting-started.md | 5 +---- docs/copilot/guides/debug-with-copilot.md | 2 +- docs/copilot/guides/test-with-copilot.md | 2 +- docs/copilot/overview.md | 5 +---- docs/copilot/reference/copilot-settings.md | 5 +---- .../reference/copilot-vscode-features.md | 2 +- docs/copilot/setup.md | 5 +---- docs/debugtest/testing.md | 2 +- docs/editing/intellisense.md | 2 +- docs/getstarted/getting-started.md | 4 ++-- docs/setup/setup-overview.md | 2 +- docs/supporting/faq.md | 2 +- 23 files changed, 33 insertions(+), 55 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/copilot/agents/agent-tools.md b/docs/copilot/agents/agent-tools.md index b06f7b6d6c..b5ae426b87 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/agents/agent-tools.md +++ b/docs/copilot/agents/agent-tools.md @@ -97,7 +97,7 @@ When you select the **Autopilot** permission level, the agent behaves differentl Autopilot is available in the Chat view when the `setting(chat.autopilot.enabled)` setting is enabled (on by default). > [!NOTE] -> Autopilot uses premium requests in the same way that these are used when you are working in the standard interactive interface. This means that as the agent continues to work autonomously, it can consume multiple requests. +> Autopilot consumes AI credits in the same way as the standard interactive interface. As the agent continues to work autonomously, it can consume multiple requests. Learn more about [usage-based billing](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/concepts/billing/usage-based-billing-for-individuals). ## Tool approval diff --git a/docs/copilot/agents/agents-tutorial.md b/docs/copilot/agents/agents-tutorial.md index 89195da7b8..8960c23800 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/agents/agents-tutorial.md +++ b/docs/copilot/agents/agents-tutorial.md @@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ Keywords: This tutorial walks you through using different types of agents in Visual Studio Code. You build a todo app from scratch, add a theme toggle, and redesign the layout by delegating work across local, plan, background, and cloud agents. > [!TIP] -> If you don't yet have a Copilot subscription, you can use Copilot for free by signing up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://github.com/github-copilot/signup) and get a monthly limit of inline suggestions and chat interactions. +> If you don't yet have a Copilot subscription, you can use Copilot for free by signing up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://github.com/github-copilot/signup) and get a monthly allowance of inline suggestions and AI credits.
Use browser agent tools to build and automatically test web applications. diff --git a/docs/copilot/agents/third-party-agents.md b/docs/copilot/agents/third-party-agents.md index 3025f06828..9738b9d47c 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/agents/third-party-agents.md +++ b/docs/copilot/agents/third-party-agents.md @@ -104,7 +104,7 @@ To disable the OpenAI Codex agent, disable or uninstall the [OpenAI Codex](https * A Copilot Pro+ subscription for authentication * For local sessions, the [OpenAI Codex](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=openai.chatgpt) extension -OpenAI Codex in VS Code enables you to use your Copilot Pro+ subscription to authenticate and access Codex without additional setup. Get more information about [GitHub Copilot billing and premium requests](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/concepts/billing/copilot-requests) in the GitHub documentation. +OpenAI Codex in VS Code enables you to use your Copilot Pro+ subscription to authenticate and access Codex without additional setup. Get more information about [GitHub Copilot usage-based billing](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/concepts/billing/usage-based-billing-for-individuals) in the GitHub documentation. ### Start a Codex session diff --git a/docs/copilot/ai-powered-suggestions.md b/docs/copilot/ai-powered-suggestions.md index 85fbc1b18e..d0b1916286 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/ai-powered-suggestions.md +++ b/docs/copilot/ai-powered-suggestions.md @@ -25,10 +25,7 @@ Follow a hands-on tutorial to build your first app with AI in VS Code. ## Prerequisites * Visual Studio Code installed on your machine. Follow these steps to [set up VS Code](/docs/setup/setup-overview.md). -* Access to a GitHub Copilot subscription. Follow these steps to [set up GitHub Copilot](/docs/copilot/setup.md). You can set up Copilot Free to get a monthly limit of inline suggestions and chat interactions. - -> [!IMPORTANT] -> **Starting April 20, 2026**, new sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. Additionally, we are tightening weekly usage limits. See [GitHub Copilot usage limits](https://docs.github.com/copilot/concepts/usage-limits). +* Access to a GitHub Copilot subscription. Follow these steps to [set up GitHub Copilot](/docs/copilot/setup.md). You can set up Copilot Free to get a monthly allowance of inline suggestions and AI credits. ## Ghost text suggestions diff --git a/docs/copilot/best-practices.md b/docs/copilot/best-practices.md index e4dd16da6d..05f021fb48 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/best-practices.md +++ b/docs/copilot/best-practices.md @@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ AI in VS Code offers several interaction modes. Choosing the right one for the t | Tool | Best for | Example | |------|----------|---------| -| [Inline suggestions](/docs/copilot/ai-powered-suggestions.md) | Staying in the flow while writing code | Code completions, variable names, boilerplate | +| [Inline suggestions](/docs/copilot/ai-powered-suggestions.md) | Staying in the flow while writing code | Inline suggestions, variable names, boilerplate | | [Ask (chat)](/docs/copilot/chat/copilot-chat.md) | Questions, brainstorming, exploring ideas | "How does authentication work in this project?" | | [Inline chat](/docs/copilot/chat/inline-chat.md) | Targeted, in-place edits without switching context | Refactoring a function, adding error handling | | [Agents](/docs/copilot/agents/overview.md) | Multi-file changes that require autonomous planning and tool use | Implementing a feature end-to-end | diff --git a/docs/copilot/chat/copilot-chat.md b/docs/copilot/chat/copilot-chat.md index 92452d9fac..6a769400c3 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/chat/copilot-chat.md +++ b/docs/copilot/chat/copilot-chat.md @@ -19,9 +19,6 @@ Follow a hands-on tutorial to experience local, background, and cloud agents in * Access to [GitHub Copilot](/docs/copilot/setup.md). If you don't have a subscription, you can use Copilot for free by signing up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://github.com/github-copilot/signup). - > [!IMPORTANT] - > **Starting April 20, 2026**, new sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. Additionally, we are tightening weekly usage limits. See [GitHub Copilot usage limits](https://docs.github.com/copilot/concepts/usage-limits). - ## Access chat in VS Code VS Code provides multiple ways to start an AI chat conversation, each optimized for different workflows. Use the **Chat** menu in the VS Code title bar or the corresponding keyboard shortcuts. diff --git a/docs/copilot/concepts/language-models.md b/docs/copilot/concepts/language-models.md index 68dbb5b16e..1b334ee076 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/concepts/language-models.md +++ b/docs/copilot/concepts/language-models.md @@ -72,13 +72,13 @@ You can switch models at any time, based on your needs for a particular task. Fo Auto model selection combines two systems to route each request to the optimal model. One system tracks real-time model health and availability, while the other evaluates task complexity. Together, they match each task to the model that can solve it most efficiently, reserving higher-cost reasoning models for problems that need them and routing simpler tasks to faster models. -Auto selects from multiple models and respects your organization's [model access settings](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/how-tos/use-ai-models/configure-access-to-ai-models). Auto won't select models that have a premium request multiplier greater than 1x, models excluded by administrator policies, or models restricted by data-residency policies. If none of the preferred models are available or you run out of premium requests, auto falls back to a model at 0x multiplier. +Auto selects from multiple models and respects your organization's [model access settings](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/how-tos/use-ai-models/configure-access-to-ai-models). Auto won't select models excluded by administrator policies or models restricted by data-residency policies. For more details, see [About Copilot auto model selection](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/concepts/auto-model-selection) in the GitHub documentation. -### Premium requests and multipliers +### AI credits and model costs -Different models consume premium requests at different rates, expressed as a multiplier. For example, a model with a 2x multiplier uses two premium requests per interaction. When you use auto model selection, VS Code applies a variable [model multiplier](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/concepts/billing/copilot-requests#model-multipliers) based on the selected model. If you are on a paid Copilot plan, auto applies a 10% multiplier discount. +Each Copilot plan includes a monthly allowance of [AI credits](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/concepts/billing/usage-based-billing-for-individuals). Different models consume AI credits at different rates, based on the model and the number of tokens processed. More capable models cost more per token, while lighter models extend your usage further. When you use auto model selection, VS Code routes each request to an efficient model that balances quality and cost. Learn how to [choose and configure language models](/docs/copilot/customization/language-models.md) in VS Code. diff --git a/docs/copilot/copilot-cloud-agent.md b/docs/copilot/copilot-cloud-agent.md index 22a9b642f9..ae237488e6 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/copilot-cloud-agent.md +++ b/docs/copilot/copilot-cloud-agent.md @@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ Ensure you are signed into the GitHub Pull Request extension with the correct Gi You can also manage coding agent sessions from a dedicated chat editor and view a **Chat Sessions** view by enabling the experimental setting `setting(chat.agentSessionsViewLocation)`. > [!TIP] -> If you don't have Copilot access yet, you can sign up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://github.com/features/copilot/plans) to get a monthly limit of interactions. +> If you don't have Copilot access yet, you can sign up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://github.com/features/copilot/plans) to get a monthly allowance of inline suggestions and AI credits. ## Assign work to Copilot cloud agent in VS Code diff --git a/docs/copilot/customization/hooks.md b/docs/copilot/customization/hooks.md index edb32577a3..e1e2a36ed3 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/customization/hooks.md +++ b/docs/copilot/customization/hooks.md @@ -449,7 +449,7 @@ The `Stop` hook can prevent the agent from stopping: | `reason` | string | Required when decision is `"block"`. Tells the agent why it should continue. | > [!IMPORTANT] -> When a `Stop` hook blocks the agent from stopping, the agent continues running and the additional turns consume [premium requests](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/managing-copilot/monitoring-usage-and-entitlements/about-premium-requests). Always check the `stop_hook_active` field to prevent the agent from running indefinitely. +> When a `Stop` hook blocks the agent from stopping, the agent continues running and the additional turns consume [AI credits](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/concepts/billing/usage-based-billing-for-individuals). Always check the `stop_hook_active` field to prevent the agent from running indefinitely. ## SubagentStart diff --git a/docs/copilot/customization/language-models.md b/docs/copilot/customization/language-models.md index cc267e59b8..31addb5354 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/customization/language-models.md +++ b/docs/copilot/customization/language-models.md @@ -68,9 +68,6 @@ To use auto model selection, select **Auto** from the model picker in chat. You ![Screenshot of a chat response, showing the selected model on hover.](../images/language-models/chat-response-selected-model.png) -> [!IMPORTANT] -> **Starting April 20, 2026**, new sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. Additionally, we are tightening weekly usage limits. If you hit a weekly limit and you have premium requests remaining, you can continue using Copilot with auto model selection. See [GitHub Copilot usage limits](https://docs.github.com/copilot/concepts/usage-limits). - ## Manage language models You can use the language models editor to view all available models, choose which models are shown in the model picker, and add more models by adding from built-in providers or from extension-provided model providers. diff --git a/docs/copilot/faq.md b/docs/copilot/faq.md index 2a0bec1f25..35d072b5c2 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/faq.md +++ b/docs/copilot/faq.md @@ -16,14 +16,14 @@ There are different ways to get access to GitHub Copilot: | Type of User | Description | |--------------------------------|-------------| -| Individual | | +| Individual | | | Organization/Enterprise member | | ### What's the advantage of signing in with a GitHub account? Signing in with a GitHub account that has access to GitHub Copilot has the following benefits: -* [Increased monthly limit of chat interactions](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/get-started/plans#comparing-copilot-plans) +* [Higher monthly AI credits allowance](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/get-started/plans#comparing-copilot-plans) * [Access to premium language models in chat](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/reference/ai-models/supported-models#supported-ai-models-per-copilot-plan) beyond auto model selection * [Bring your own model keys](/docs/copilot/customization/language-models.md#bring-your-own-language-model-key) (BYOK) to access more models * [Remote repository indexing and semantic code search](/docs/copilot/reference/workspace-context.md#remote-index) @@ -39,20 +39,19 @@ You can view the current Copilot usage in the Copilot status dashboard, availabl - **Inline suggestions**: The percentage of inline suggestions quota you have used in the current month. - **Chat messages**: The percentage of chat requests quota you have used in the current month. -- **Premium requests**: The percentage of premium requests quota you have used in the current month. -- **Premium requests overage**: The number of overage premium requests you have used in the current month. +- **AI credits**: The percentage of your monthly AI credits allowance you have used in the current month. Visit the GitHub Copilot documentation for more information about [monitoring usage and entitlements](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/managing-copilot/monitoring-usage-and-entitlements/monitoring-your-copilot-usage-and-entitlements). -### I reached my inline suggestions or chat interactions limit +### I reached my inline suggestions or AI credits limit -Your limit of inline suggestions and chat interactions is reset every month. If you've only reached the chat interactions limit, you can still use inline suggestions. Similarly, if you've reached the limit for inline suggestions, you can still use chat. +Your inline suggestions allowance and AI credits allowance reset every month. If you've only reached the AI credits limit, you can still use inline suggestions. Similarly, if you've reached the limit for inline suggestions, you can still use chat. -For users on Copilot Free, to access more inline suggestions and chat interactions, you can sign up for a [paid plan](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/concepts/billing/individual-plans) directly from VS Code. Alternatively, you can wait until the next month to continue using Copilot for free. +For users on Copilot Free, to access more inline suggestions and AI credits, you can sign up for a [paid plan](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/concepts/billing/usage-based-billing-for-individuals) directly from VS Code. Alternatively, you can wait until the next month to continue using Copilot for free. ![Visual indicators in Chat view, Status Bar, and title bar that you reached a limit for Copilot chat messages.](images/faq/copilot-chat-limit-reached.png) -If you're on a paid plan and use all of your premium requests, you can still use Copilot with one of the included models for the rest of the month. You can also request additional premium requests beyond your plan's limit. Learn more about [getting additional premium requests](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/concepts/billing/copilot-requests#what-if-i-run-out-of-premium-requests) in the GitHub Copilot documentation. +If you're on a paid plan and exhaust your AI credits, you can set a budget for additional usage and keep working, or wait until the next monthly cycle when your allowance resets. Learn more about [what happens if you exceed your included AI credits](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/concepts/billing/usage-based-billing-for-individuals#what-happens-if-i-exceed-my-included-ai-credits) in the GitHub Copilot documentation. ### My Copilot subscription is not detected in VS Code @@ -118,7 +117,7 @@ Alternatively, use the `setting(github.copilot.enable)` and `setting(github.copi - Verify that [GitHub Copilot is not disabled](#how-do-i-enable-or-disable-inline-suggestions) globally or for this language - Verify that your [GitHub Copilot subscription is active and detected](#my-copilot-subscription-is-not-detected-in-vs-code) - Verify that your [network settings](#network-and-firewall-configuration-for-copilot) are configured to allow connectivity to GitHub Copilot. -- Verify that you have not reached the limit of inline suggestions for the month with the [Copilot Free plan](https://docs.github.com/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/about-github-copilot-free). +- Verify that you have not reached the inline suggestions limit for the month with the [Copilot Free plan](https://docs.github.com/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/about-github-copilot-free). ## Chat @@ -129,7 +128,7 @@ Verify the following requirements to ensure Chat features work in Visual Studio - Make sure you are on the latest version of Visual Studio Code (run **Code: Check for Updates**). - Make sure you have the latest version of both the [GitHub Copilot](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=GitHub.copilot) and [GitHub Copilot Chat](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=GitHub.copilot-chat) extensions. - Your GitHub account that is signed into VS Code must have an active Copilot subscription. Check your [Copilot subscription](https://github.com/settings/copilot). -- Verify that you have not reached your limit of chat interactions for the month with the [Copilot Free plan](https://docs.github.com/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/about-github-copilot-free). +- Verify that you have not reached your AI credits limit for the month with the [Copilot Free plan](https://docs.github.com/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/about-github-copilot-free). ### Agents are not available in chat @@ -149,7 +148,7 @@ Yes. Organization administrators can manage Copilot through [enterprise AI setti ### Are agents usage-limited? -Agents use premium requests from your Copilot plan. Paid plans include a monthly allocation of premium requests, and you can request additional capacity. You can run multiple agent sessions in parallel across local, background, and cloud environments. Users on the free plan have a monthly limit of chat interactions. See [GitHub Copilot plans](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/get-started/plans) for details. +Agents consume AI credits from your Copilot plan. Paid plans include a monthly AI credits allowance, and you can set a budget for additional usage if needed. You can run multiple agent sessions in parallel across local, background, and cloud environments. Users on the free plan have a monthly AI credits allowance. Learn more about [usage-based billing](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/concepts/billing/usage-based-billing-for-individuals) and [GitHub Copilot plans](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/get-started/plans). ### Not all models are available in the language model picker diff --git a/docs/copilot/getting-started.md b/docs/copilot/getting-started.md index eaca085bcd..8e0728e386 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/getting-started.md +++ b/docs/copilot/getting-started.md @@ -24,10 +24,7 @@ Use chat in VS Code to generate the sample application in one go. * Access to GitHub Copilot. Follow these steps to [Set up GitHub Copilot in VS Code](/docs/copilot/setup.md). > [!TIP] - > If you don't have a Copilot subscription, you can sign up to use Copilot for free directly from within VS Code and get a monthly limit of inline suggestions and chat interactions. - - > [!IMPORTANT] - > **Starting April 20, 2026**, new sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. Additionally, we are tightening weekly usage limits. See [GitHub Copilot usage limits](https://docs.github.com/copilot/concepts/usage-limits). + > If you don't have a Copilot subscription, you can sign up to use Copilot for free directly from within VS Code and get a monthly allowance of inline suggestions and AI credits. ## Step 1: Experience inline suggestions diff --git a/docs/copilot/guides/debug-with-copilot.md b/docs/copilot/guides/debug-with-copilot.md index c17690c031..463879a351 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/guides/debug-with-copilot.md +++ b/docs/copilot/guides/debug-with-copilot.md @@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ Copilot can help with the following debugging tasks: * **Fix issues**: receive suggestions for fixing issues discovered during debugging. > [!TIP] -> If you don't yet have a Copilot subscription, you can use Copilot for free by signing up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://github.com/github-copilot/signup) and get a monthly limit of inline suggestions and chat interactions. +> If you don't yet have a Copilot subscription, you can use Copilot for free by signing up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://github.com/github-copilot/signup) and get a monthly allowance of inline suggestions and AI credits. ## Set up debug configuration with Copilot diff --git a/docs/copilot/guides/test-with-copilot.md b/docs/copilot/guides/test-with-copilot.md index 1b5e04b457..9ac182f883 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/guides/test-with-copilot.md +++ b/docs/copilot/guides/test-with-copilot.md @@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ Copilot can help with the following testing tasks: * **Maintain consistency**: personalize Copilot to generate tests that follow your project's coding practices. > [!TIP] -> If you don't yet have a Copilot subscription, you can use Copilot for free by signing up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://github.com/github-copilot/signup) and get a monthly limit of inline suggestions and chat interactions. +> If you don't yet have a Copilot subscription, you can use Copilot for free by signing up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://github.com/github-copilot/signup) and get a monthly allowance of inline suggestions and AI credits. ## Set up your testing framework diff --git a/docs/copilot/overview.md b/docs/copilot/overview.md index 3d40433cf9..0fb9b60a26 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/overview.md +++ b/docs/copilot/overview.md @@ -175,10 +175,7 @@ To learn more about Copilot's security, privacy, compliance, and transparency, s ## Pricing -> [!IMPORTANT] -> **Starting April 20, 2026**, new sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. Additionally, we are tightening weekly usage limits. See [GitHub Copilot usage limits](https://docs.github.com/copilot/concepts/usage-limits). - -You can start using GitHub Copilot for free with monthly limits on inline suggestions and chat interactions. For more extensive usage, you can choose from various paid plans. +You can start using GitHub Copilot for free with a monthly allowance of inline suggestions and AI credits. Paid plans offer higher AI credits allowances for more extensive usage. [View detailed GitHub Copilot pricing](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/get-started/plans) diff --git a/docs/copilot/reference/copilot-settings.md b/docs/copilot/reference/copilot-settings.md index 286c30ab58..b660374e4d 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/reference/copilot-settings.md +++ b/docs/copilot/reference/copilot-settings.md @@ -11,10 +11,7 @@ This article lists the configuration settings for GitHub Copilot in Visual Studi The team is continuously working on improving Copilot in VS Code and adding new features. Some features are still experimental. Try them out and share your feedback in [our issues](https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/issues). Get more info about the [feature lifecycle in VS Code](/docs/configure/settings.md#feature-lifecycle). > [!TIP] -> If you don't yet have a Copilot subscription, you can use Copilot for free by signing up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://github.com/github-copilot/signup) and get a monthly limit of inline suggestions and chat interactions. - -> [!IMPORTANT] -> **Starting April 20, 2026**, new sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. Additionally, we are tightening weekly usage limits. See [GitHub Copilot usage limits](https://docs.github.com/copilot/concepts/usage-limits). +> If you don't yet have a Copilot subscription, you can use Copilot for free by signing up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://github.com/github-copilot/signup) and get a monthly allowance of inline suggestions and AI credits. ## General settings diff --git a/docs/copilot/reference/copilot-vscode-features.md b/docs/copilot/reference/copilot-vscode-features.md index aa397de250..2f484a3025 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/reference/copilot-vscode-features.md +++ b/docs/copilot/reference/copilot-vscode-features.md @@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ MetaSocialImage: ../images/shared/github-copilot-social.png GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code provides autonomous agents, inline suggestions, chat, and smart actions. Agents plan, implement, and verify changes across multiple files and run in parallel, locally, in the background, or in the cloud. Choose from multiple AI models, connect to external tools with MCP, and customize agents for your team's workflows. This cheat sheet gives you a quick overview of all features. > [!TIP] -> If you don't yet have a Copilot subscription, you can use Copilot for free by signing up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://github.com/github-copilot/signup) and get a monthly limit of inline suggestions and chat interactions. +> If you don't yet have a Copilot subscription, you can use Copilot for free by signing up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://github.com/github-copilot/signup) and get a monthly allowance of inline suggestions and AI credits. ## Essential keyboard shortcuts diff --git a/docs/copilot/setup.md b/docs/copilot/setup.md index a1eda12972..4b749a95b3 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/setup.md +++ b/docs/copilot/setup.md @@ -25,10 +25,7 @@ Follow these steps to get started with Copilot in VS Code: * If you already have a Copilot subscription for your account, VS Code will use that subscription. - * If you don't have a Copilot subscription yet, you'll be signed up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/managing-copilot-free/about-github-copilot-free) and get a monthly limit of inline suggestions and chat interactions. Learn more about the different [GitHub Copilot plans](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/get-started/plans). - - > [!IMPORTANT] - > **Starting April 20, 2026**, new sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. Additionally, we are tightening weekly usage limits. See [GitHub Copilot usage limits](https://docs.github.com/copilot/concepts/usage-limits). + * If you don't have a Copilot subscription yet, you'll be signed up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/managing-copilot-free/about-github-copilot-free) and get a monthly allowance of inline suggestions and AI credits. Learn more about the different [GitHub Copilot plans](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/get-started/plans). 1. Start using Copilot in VS Code! diff --git a/docs/debugtest/testing.md b/docs/debugtest/testing.md index c38a5fccde..1c2b6e4db1 100644 --- a/docs/debugtest/testing.md +++ b/docs/debugtest/testing.md @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ Visual Studio Code provides a rich set of features for testing your code. You ca In this article, you'll learn how to start with testing in VS Code, find popular testing extensions, and explore the testing features. You'll also learn how Copilot in VS Code can help you write tests faster and can assist you in fixing failing tests. > [!TIP] -> If you don't have a Copilot subscription yet, use Copilot for free by signing up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://github.com/github-copilot/signup). You'll get a monthly limit of inline suggestions and chat interactions. +> If you don't have a Copilot subscription yet, use Copilot for free by signing up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://github.com/github-copilot/signup). You'll get a monthly allowance of inline suggestions and AI credits. diff --git a/docs/editing/intellisense.md b/docs/editing/intellisense.md index 0533d10d9f..a694bd1abc 100644 --- a/docs/editing/intellisense.md +++ b/docs/editing/intellisense.md @@ -183,7 +183,7 @@ To get started: 1. Discover the key functionality with our [Copilot quickstart](/docs/copilot/getting-started.md). > [!TIP] -> If you don't have a Copilot subscription yet, you can use Copilot for free by signing up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://github.com/github-copilot/signup) and get a monthly limit of inline suggestions and chat interactions. +> If you don't have a Copilot subscription yet, you can use Copilot for free by signing up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://github.com/github-copilot/signup) and get a monthly allowance of inline suggestions and AI credits. ## Troubleshooting diff --git a/docs/getstarted/getting-started.md b/docs/getstarted/getting-started.md index bc3b92c515..3f849a65ad 100644 --- a/docs/getstarted/getting-started.md +++ b/docs/getstarted/getting-started.md @@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ Learn about the key features of Visual Studio Code in our introduction video. * Install [Node.js](https://nodejs.org/) (for running and debugging JavaScript) > [!TIP] -> If you don't have a Copilot subscription yet, you can use Copilot for free by signing up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://github.com/github-copilot/signup) and get a monthly limit of completions and chat interactions. +> If you don't have a Copilot subscription yet, you can use Copilot for free by signing up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://github.com/github-copilot/signup) and get a monthly allowance of inline suggestions and AI credits. ## Open a folder in VS Code @@ -172,7 +172,7 @@ Let's use agents to build a recipe list web app from a single prompt. ``` > [!NOTE] - > If you haven't set up GitHub Copilot yet, you are prompted to sign in to your GitHub account and set up Copilot before you can send the prompt. If you don't have a Copilot subscription, you're associated with a free account that gives you a monthly limit of completions and chat interactions. + > If you haven't set up GitHub Copilot yet, you are prompted to sign in to your GitHub account and set up Copilot before you can send the prompt. If you don't have a Copilot subscription, you're associated with a free account that gives you a monthly allowance of inline suggestions and AI credits. 1. Press `kbstyle(Enter)` to send the prompt. diff --git a/docs/setup/setup-overview.md b/docs/setup/setup-overview.md index 9da2479cf1..e66d7fc21a 100644 --- a/docs/setup/setup-overview.md +++ b/docs/setup/setup-overview.md @@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ After you install VS Code, finish setup for your development workflow: * [Start the VS Code tutorial](/docs/getstarted/getting-started.md) for a hands-on tour of the user interface and key features. > [!TIP] -> New Copilot users can start with the [Copilot Free plan](https://github.com/github-copilot/signup), which includes a monthly limit of inline suggestions and chat interactions. +> New Copilot users can start with the [Copilot Free plan](https://github.com/github-copilot/signup), which includes a monthly allowance of inline suggestions and AI credits. ## Update cadence diff --git a/docs/supporting/faq.md b/docs/supporting/faq.md index 2113588dd2..59716a49fe 100644 --- a/docs/supporting/faq.md +++ b/docs/supporting/faq.md @@ -89,7 +89,7 @@ Visual Studio Code is a streamlined code editor with support for development ope Yes, VS Code is free for private or commercial use. See the [product license](https://code.visualstudio.com/license) for details. -If you don't yet have a Copilot subscription, you can use Copilot for free by signing up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://github.com/github-copilot/signup) and get a monthly limit of inline suggestions and chat interactions. +If you don't yet have a Copilot subscription, you can use Copilot for free by signing up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://github.com/github-copilot/signup) and get a monthly allowance of inline suggestions and AI credits. ## Platform support From cab854b3dd0dee87e676bf9ce6f1b4b870e3e728 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nick Trogh Date: Tue, 26 May 2026 11:14:46 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 02/14] Update link to Copilot cloud agent security documentation --- docs/copilot/copilot-cloud-agent.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/copilot/copilot-cloud-agent.md b/docs/copilot/copilot-cloud-agent.md index ae237488e6..98a508a39a 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/copilot-cloud-agent.md +++ b/docs/copilot/copilot-cloud-agent.md @@ -274,7 +274,7 @@ You can monitor progress through the session logs accessible from the pull reque ### What security protections does Copilot cloud agent have? -Copilot cloud agent includes built-in security protections and operates within GitHub's security framework. For detailed information about security measures, permissions, and branch protection compatibility, see the [GitHub Copilot cloud agent security documentation](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/concepts/about-copilot-coding-agent#built-in-security-protections). +Copilot cloud agent includes built-in security protections and operates within GitHub's security framework. For detailed information about security measures, permissions, and branch protection compatibility, see the [GitHub Copilot cloud agent security documentation](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/concepts/agents/cloud-agent/risks-and-mitigations). ### Can I extend Copilot cloud agent with external tools? From 022906f41a768b42e6c8f2fbf48c208ce30c8a2c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nick Trogh Date: Tue, 26 May 2026 11:45:10 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 03/14] Update Copilot usage monitoring details and placeholder for screenshot --- docs/copilot/faq.md | 7 +++---- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/copilot/faq.md b/docs/copilot/faq.md index 35d072b5c2..e00343f478 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/faq.md +++ b/docs/copilot/faq.md @@ -37,9 +37,8 @@ Depending on your Copilot plan, you might have different levels of access and li You can view the current Copilot usage in the Copilot status dashboard, available through the VS Code Status Bar. The dashboard shows the following information: -- **Inline suggestions**: The percentage of inline suggestions quota you have used in the current month. -- **Chat messages**: The percentage of chat requests quota you have used in the current month. -- **AI credits**: The percentage of your monthly AI credits allowance you have used in the current month. +* **Inline suggestions**: The percentage of inline suggestions quota you have used in the current month. Paid plans have an unlimited quota for inline suggestions. +* **AI credits**: The percentage of your monthly AI credits allowance you have used in the current month. Visit the GitHub Copilot documentation for more information about [monitoring usage and entitlements](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/managing-copilot/monitoring-usage-and-entitlements/monitoring-your-copilot-usage-and-entitlements). @@ -49,7 +48,7 @@ Your inline suggestions allowance and AI credits allowance reset every month. If For users on Copilot Free, to access more inline suggestions and AI credits, you can sign up for a [paid plan](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/concepts/billing/usage-based-billing-for-individuals) directly from VS Code. Alternatively, you can wait until the next month to continue using Copilot for free. -![Visual indicators in Chat view, Status Bar, and title bar that you reached a limit for Copilot chat messages.](images/faq/copilot-chat-limit-reached.png) + If you're on a paid plan and exhaust your AI credits, you can set a budget for additional usage and keep working, or wait until the next monthly cycle when your allowance resets. Learn more about [what happens if you exceed your included AI credits](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/concepts/billing/usage-based-billing-for-individuals#what-happens-if-i-exceed-my-included-ai-credits) in the GitHub Copilot documentation. From dedb3d8e65b9b5993ec854e12e4e031353438210 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nick Trogh Date: Tue, 26 May 2026 13:09:48 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 04/14] Add usage optimization guide and cross-references --- build/sitemap.xml | 5 + docs/copilot/best-practices.md | 12 +- docs/copilot/chat/copilot-chat-context.md | 2 +- docs/copilot/concepts/language-models.md | 2 + docs/copilot/concepts/tools.md | 1 + docs/copilot/customization/language-models.md | 3 + docs/copilot/faq.md | 4 +- .../guides/context-engineering-guide.md | 6 + docs/copilot/guides/optimize-usage.md | 104 ++++++++++++++++++ docs/toc.json | 1 + 10 files changed, 134 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) create mode 100644 docs/copilot/guides/optimize-usage.md diff --git a/build/sitemap.xml b/build/sitemap.xml index 0e70cf239b..3091636f97 100644 --- a/build/sitemap.xml +++ b/build/sitemap.xml @@ -610,6 +610,11 @@ weekly 0.8 + + https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/copilot/guides/optimize-usage + weekly + 0.8 + https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/copilot/guides/customize-copilot-guide weekly diff --git a/docs/copilot/best-practices.md b/docs/copilot/best-practices.md index 05f021fb48..47e9ce1849 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/best-practices.md +++ b/docs/copilot/best-practices.md @@ -133,11 +133,13 @@ Each AI model has different strengths. Some are better at reasoning, others exce * **Use BYOK for additional control.** Bring your own API key for more model choices and hosting options. +* **Consider credit consumption.** More capable models consume more [AI credits](/docs/copilot/concepts/language-models.md#ai-credits-and-model-costs) per token. Auto model selection balances quality and cost automatically. For more tips, see [optimize AI credit usage](/docs/copilot/guides/optimize-usage.md). + For more information, see [selecting AI models](/docs/copilot/customization/language-models.md) and [available models for Copilot Chat](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/using-github-copilot/ai-models/changing-the-ai-model-for-copilot-chat). ## Plan first, then implement -For complex changes that span multiple files, separate planning from implementation. This approach prevents the AI from solving the wrong problem. +For complex changes that span multiple files, separate planning from implementation. This approach prevents the AI from solving the wrong problem and avoids spending [AI credits](/docs/copilot/concepts/language-models.md#ai-credits-and-model-costs) on code that needs to be thrown away. 1. **Explore.** Use ask mode or a subagent to read the relevant code and understand how it works before making changes. 1. **Plan.** Use the [Plan agent](/docs/copilot/agents/planning.md) to create a structured implementation plan. Review and refine the plan before executing. @@ -164,11 +166,11 @@ For more information, see [GitHub Copilot security](/docs/copilot/security.md) a AI responses might degrade as the conversation fills with irrelevant context. Manage your sessions proactively. -* **Start new sessions for unrelated tasks.** Don't keep piling unrelated questions into one conversation. Context pollution reduces response quality. +* **Start new sessions for unrelated tasks.** Don't keep piling unrelated questions into one conversation. Context pollution reduces response quality and wastes tokens on irrelevant history. * **Remove irrelevant history.** Delete past questions and responses that are no longer relevant, or start a fresh session. -* **Compact context.** Use [/compact](/docs/copilot/chat/copilot-chat-context.md#context-compaction) and provide instructions to selectively compact the context and retain only the most relevant information. +* **Compact context.** Use [/compact](/docs/copilot/chat/copilot-chat-context.md#context-compaction) and provide instructions to selectively compact the context and retain only the most relevant information. Compacting reduces the tokens sent with each subsequent request, which helps [manage AI credit usage](/docs/copilot/guides/optimize-usage.md). * **Use subagents for investigation.** Hint the AI to perform research and exploration in isolation by using [subagents](/docs/copilot/agents/subagents.md) so the findings don't clutter your main context. @@ -176,7 +178,9 @@ AI responses might degrade as the conversation fills with irrelevant context. Ma * **Scale with parallel sessions.** Run multiple sessions in parallel for independent tasks to save time and keep contexts separate. You can have multiple sessions running at once, across local, background, and cloud environments, and switch between them via the [sessions list](/docs/copilot/chat/chat-sessions.md#sessions-list) in VS Code. -For more information, see [session management](/docs/copilot/chat/chat-sessions.md) and [workspace indexing](/docs/copilot/reference/workspace-context.md). +* **Fork instead of re-prompting.** Use [`/fork`](/docs/copilot/chat/chat-sessions.md#fork-a-chat-session) to explore alternatives without losing context, instead of starting over and re-establishing context from scratch. + +For more information, see [session management](/docs/copilot/chat/chat-sessions.md), [workspace indexing](/docs/copilot/reference/workspace-context.md), and [optimize AI credit usage](/docs/copilot/guides/optimize-usage.md). ## Work with large codebases diff --git a/docs/copilot/chat/copilot-chat-context.md b/docs/copilot/chat/copilot-chat-context.md index 2dc3d7aa89..51dcf1f294 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/chat/copilot-chat-context.md +++ b/docs/copilot/chat/copilot-chat-context.md @@ -127,7 +127,7 @@ As you send more requests in a conversation, the control updates to reflect the ## Context compaction -As a conversation grows, the accumulated messages and context can fill up the model's context window. Context compaction summarizes the conversation history to free up space, so you can continue working in the same session without losing important details. +As a conversation grows, the accumulated messages and context can fill up the model's context window. Context compaction summarizes the conversation history to free up space, so you can continue working in the same session without losing important details. Compacting also reduces the number of tokens sent with each subsequent request, which helps manage [AI credit consumption](/docs/copilot/guides/optimize-usage.md). ### Automatic compaction diff --git a/docs/copilot/concepts/language-models.md b/docs/copilot/concepts/language-models.md index 1b334ee076..0b6d824347 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/concepts/language-models.md +++ b/docs/copilot/concepts/language-models.md @@ -80,6 +80,8 @@ For more details, see [About Copilot auto model selection](https://docs.github.c Each Copilot plan includes a monthly allowance of [AI credits](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/concepts/billing/usage-based-billing-for-individuals). Different models consume AI credits at different rates, based on the model and the number of tokens processed. More capable models cost more per token, while lighter models extend your usage further. When you use auto model selection, VS Code routes each request to an efficient model that balances quality and cost. +Other factors also affect credit consumption, such as [thinking effort](/docs/copilot/customization/language-models.md#configure-thinking-effort) (higher effort produces more thinking tokens), context window size, and tool usage. For practical tips on reducing credit consumption, see [optimize AI credit usage](/docs/copilot/guides/optimize-usage.md). + Learn how to [choose and configure language models](/docs/copilot/customization/language-models.md) in VS Code. ## Bring your own language model key diff --git a/docs/copilot/concepts/tools.md b/docs/copilot/concepts/tools.md index 4a3c97c494..50f6ab7b24 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/concepts/tools.md +++ b/docs/copilot/concepts/tools.md @@ -43,6 +43,7 @@ Use the **Configure Tools** button in the chat input field to enable or disable Limiting the available tools can help in several ways: * **Preserve context**: every tool call produces output that consumes space in the [context window](/docs/copilot/concepts/language-models.md#context-window). Fewer tools means the agent is less likely to make unnecessary calls that fill up the context. +* **Reduce credit consumption**: unnecessary tool calls increase token usage and consume more [AI credits](/docs/copilot/concepts/language-models.md#ai-credits-and-model-costs). Disabling tools you don't need for a task helps keep costs down. * **Get more relevant results**: when fewer tools are available, the agent focuses on the most appropriate ones rather than choosing from a large set. * **Improve performance**: a smaller tool set reduces the decision space for the model, which can speed up responses. diff --git a/docs/copilot/customization/language-models.md b/docs/copilot/customization/language-models.md index 31addb5354..15196b2b3e 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/customization/language-models.md +++ b/docs/copilot/customization/language-models.md @@ -42,6 +42,9 @@ Some models support configurable thinking effort, which controls how much reason By default, VS Code sets recommended effort levels and has adaptive reasoning enabled, where the model dynamically determines how much to think based on the complexity of each request. For most use cases, the defaults work well. +> [!TIP] +> Higher thinking effort produces more thinking tokens, which increases [AI credit](/docs/copilot/concepts/language-models.md#ai-credits-and-model-costs) consumption. Only increase thinking effort for genuinely complex tasks. Learn more about [optimizing AI credit usage](/docs/copilot/guides/optimize-usage.md). + To configure the thinking effort: 1. Open the model picker in the chat input field and select a reasoning model. diff --git a/docs/copilot/faq.md b/docs/copilot/faq.md index e00343f478..2c23eb89de 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/faq.md +++ b/docs/copilot/faq.md @@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ You can view the current Copilot usage in the Copilot status dashboard, availabl * **Inline suggestions**: The percentage of inline suggestions quota you have used in the current month. Paid plans have an unlimited quota for inline suggestions. * **AI credits**: The percentage of your monthly AI credits allowance you have used in the current month. -Visit the GitHub Copilot documentation for more information about [monitoring usage and entitlements](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/managing-copilot/monitoring-usage-and-entitlements/monitoring-your-copilot-usage-and-entitlements). +Visit the GitHub Copilot documentation for more information about [monitoring usage and entitlements](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/managing-copilot/monitoring-usage-and-entitlements/monitoring-your-copilot-usage-and-entitlements). For tips on reducing credit consumption, see [optimize AI credit usage](/docs/copilot/guides/optimize-usage.md). ### I reached my inline suggestions or AI credits limit @@ -52,6 +52,8 @@ For users on Copilot Free, to access more inline suggestions and AI credits, you If you're on a paid plan and exhaust your AI credits, you can set a budget for additional usage and keep working, or wait until the next monthly cycle when your allowance resets. Learn more about [what happens if you exceed your included AI credits](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/concepts/billing/usage-based-billing-for-individuals#what-happens-if-i-exceed-my-included-ai-credits) in the GitHub Copilot documentation. +For tips on reducing credit consumption, see [optimize AI credit usage](/docs/copilot/guides/optimize-usage.md). + ### My Copilot subscription is not detected in VS Code To use chat in Visual Studio Code, you must be signed into Visual Studio Code with a GitHub account that has access to GitHub Copilot. diff --git a/docs/copilot/guides/context-engineering-guide.md b/docs/copilot/guides/context-engineering-guide.md index 31bb9f0790..9000cb36e7 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/guides/context-engineering-guide.md +++ b/docs/copilot/guides/context-engineering-guide.md @@ -247,6 +247,8 @@ Following these best practices helps you establish a sustainable and effective c **Maintain context isolation**: Keep different types of work (planning, coding, testing, debugging) in separate chat sessions to prevent context mixing and confusion. +**Be mindful of credit consumption**: More context files, larger instruction sets, and complex agent chains all increase token usage and [AI credit](/docs/copilot/concepts/language-models.md#ai-credits-and-model-costs) consumption. Start with concise context and expand only when needed. For more tips, see [optimize AI credit usage](/docs/copilot/guides/optimize-usage.md). + ### Documentation strategies **Create living documents**: Treat your custom instructions, custom agents, and templates as evolving resources. Refine them based on observed AI mistakes or shortcomings. @@ -269,6 +271,8 @@ Following these best practices helps you establish a sustainable and effective c **Version your context**: Use git to track changes to your context engineering setup, allowing you to revert problematic changes and understand what works best. +**Verify cache performance**: Use the [Agent Debug Logs](/docs/copilot/chat/chat-debug-view.md) to check prompt cache hit rates and token usage. Good cache performance means your context setup is structured in a way that the model provider can reuse previous request prefixes, reducing latency and token costs. + ### Anti-patterns to avoid **Context dumping**: Avoid providing excessive, unfocused information that doesn't directly help with decision-making. @@ -279,6 +283,8 @@ Following these best practices helps you establish a sustainable and effective c **One-size-fits-all**: Different team members or project phases may need different context configurations. Be flexible in your approach. +**Over-engineering agent chains**: Deeply nested subagent workflows and excessive tool calls multiply token usage and [credit consumption](/docs/copilot/concepts/language-models.md#ai-credits-and-model-costs). Keep agent chains as shallow as practical and limit tools to what each agent actually needs. + ### Measuring success A successful context engineering setup should result in: diff --git a/docs/copilot/guides/optimize-usage.md b/docs/copilot/guides/optimize-usage.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..60b824b28a --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/copilot/guides/optimize-usage.md @@ -0,0 +1,104 @@ +--- +ContentId: d4e5f6a7-8b9c-0d1e-2f3a-4b5c6d7e8f9a +DateApproved: 5/20/2026 +MetaDescription: Tips to optimize your AI credit usage in VS Code by choosing efficient models, managing context, and monitoring consumption. +MetaSocialImage: ../images/shared/github-copilot-social.png +--- +# Optimize AI credit usage in VS Code + +Each GitHub Copilot plan includes a monthly allowance of [AI credits](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/concepts/billing/usage-based-billing-for-individuals). Different actions consume credits at different rates, based on the model and the number of tokens processed. This guide covers practical ways to get the most out of your AI credits in Visual Studio Code. + +## Choose efficient models + +More capable models cost more per token, while lighter models extend your usage further. Match the model to the complexity of the task: + +* Use **fast models** for quick edits, boilerplate generation, and straightforward questions. +* Use **reasoning models** for complex refactoring, architectural decisions, and multi-step debugging. +* Use **auto model selection** to let VS Code route each request to an efficient model that balances quality and cost. +* Use [custom agents](/docs/copilot/customization/custom-agents.md) with a preferred model to route specific subtasks to specialized, cost-effective models. When you invoke a custom agent as a subagent, it uses its own configured model instead of the chat session's model. + +The model picker in chat shows the relative cost of each model. Use this information to make informed choices. + +For more information, see [choosing and configuring language models](/docs/copilot/customization/language-models.md) and [best practices for model selection](/docs/copilot/best-practices.md#choose-the-right-model). + +## Plan before you implement + +Jumping straight into code generation can lead to wasted effort if the approach is wrong. It also requires a model with enough reasoning capability throughout the process, which can consume more credits. Instead, separate the planning and implementation phases. This allows you to use a reasoning model for planning, and then switch to a faster, more efficient model for implementation once the plan is solidified. + +1. Use the [Plan agent](/docs/copilot/agents/planning.md) to research the task and create a structured implementation plan. +1. Review and refine the plan before the agent writes any code. +1. Hand off the approved plan to an implementation agent using a faster model to execute the plan. + +This workflow ensures the agent understands the requirements before it starts generating code, reducing back-and-forth and rework. + +For more information, see [plan first, then implement](/docs/copilot/best-practices.md#plan-first-then-implement). + +## Use thinking effort defaults + +Thinking effort controls how much reasoning a model applies to each request. Higher effort levels produce more thinking tokens, which increases both latency and credit consumption. VS Code sets default effort levels based on evaluations and has adaptive reasoning enabled, where the model dynamically decides how much to think based on the complexity of each request. + +For most tasks, the defaults are sufficient. Only increase thinking effort for genuinely complex problems like architectural planning or multi-step debugging. + +For more information, see [configure thinking effort](/docs/copilot/customization/language-models.md#configure-thinking-effort). + +## Start new chats for new tasks + +As a conversation grows, it accumulates context from previous messages, tool outputs, and file contents. When you switch to an unrelated task in the same session, the model still processes all that irrelevant history, which consumes tokens without improving results. + +Start a [new chat session](/docs/copilot/chat/chat-sessions.md) (`kb(workbench.action.chat.newChat)`) when you change topics. This gives the model a clean context window focused on the current task. + +## Leverage forking + +When you want to explore an alternative approach or ask a side question, [fork the conversation](/docs/copilot/chat/chat-sessions.md#fork-a-chat-session) instead of re-prompting from scratch. Forking creates a new session that inherits the existing conversation history, so you don't need to re-establish context. + +* Type `/fork` in the chat input to fork the entire session up to the current message. +* Hover over a previous message and select **Fork Conversation** to fork from a specific checkpoint. + +## Disable unneeded tools and MCP servers + +Every tool call produces output that consumes space in the [context window](/docs/copilot/concepts/language-models.md#context-window) and contributes to credit consumption. Disable tools you don't need for the current task to prevent unnecessary calls. + +* Use the **Configure Tools** button in the chat input field to enable or disable individual tools or entire MCP servers for the current request. +* In [custom agents](/docs/copilot/customization/custom-agents.md), specify only the tools the agent needs via the `tools` property. This prevents the agent from calling tools that aren't relevant to its workflow. + +For more information, see [control which tools are available](/docs/copilot/concepts/tools.md#control-which-tools-are-available). + +## Exclude files from Copilot context + +Large generated files, build outputs, or irrelevant directories can be included in the AI context, increasing token usage without adding value. Exclude these files to reduce unnecessary context: + +* Use a `.gitignore` file to exclude files from the [workspace index](/docs/copilot/reference/workspace-context.md#what-content-is-included-in-the-semantic-index). The workspace index respects `.gitignore` rules. +* Use the `setting(files.exclude)` setting to hide files from VS Code entirely, which also excludes them from the index. + +For more information, see [workspace context](/docs/copilot/reference/workspace-context.md). + +## Manage context with compaction + +When a conversation grows long, use `/compact` to summarize older parts of the conversation and reclaim context window space. You can optionally add instructions to guide the summary, for example `/compact focus on the API design decisions`. + +For more information, see [context compaction](/docs/copilot/chat/copilot-chat-context.md#context-compaction). + +## Monitor your usage + +You can view your current Copilot usage in the Copilot status dashboard, available through the VS Code Status Bar. The dashboard shows the percentage of your monthly allowance you have used for inline suggestions and AI credits. + + + +Visit the GitHub Copilot documentation for more information about [monitoring usage and entitlements](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/managing-copilot/monitoring-usage-and-entitlements/monitoring-your-copilot-usage-and-entitlements). + +## Inspect token usage and caching + +Use the [Agent Debug Logs](/docs/copilot/chat/chat-debug-view.md) to understand what is consuming credits in a session: + +* The **Summary view** shows aggregate token usage for the session, including total tool calls and overall duration. +* The **Cache Explorer view** shows prompt cache hit rates and how many input tokens were reused. Prompt caching lets model providers reuse the prefix of a request that matches a previous one, which reduces latency and token costs. + +Reviewing these logs helps you identify sessions or workflows that consume more tokens than expected, so you can adjust your approach. + +## Related content + +* [AI credits and model costs](/docs/copilot/concepts/language-models.md#ai-credits-and-model-costs) +* [Choose and configure language models](/docs/copilot/customization/language-models.md) +* [Best practices for GitHub Copilot](/docs/copilot/best-practices.md) +* [GitHub Copilot plans](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/get-started/plans) +* [Usage-based billing](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/concepts/billing/usage-based-billing-for-individuals) diff --git a/docs/toc.json b/docs/toc.json index f310215b53..b1a7863ce2 100644 --- a/docs/toc.json +++ b/docs/toc.json @@ -108,6 +108,7 @@ "noCollapse": false, "topics": [ ["Context Engineering", "/docs/copilot/guides/context-engineering-guide"], + ["Optimize AI Credit Usage", "/docs/copilot/guides/optimize-usage"], ["Customize AI", "/docs/copilot/guides/customize-copilot-guide"], ["Test-Driven Development", "/docs/copilot/guides/test-driven-development-guide"], ["Edit Notebooks with AI", "/docs/copilot/guides/notebooks-with-ai"], From a691b0621aaf1fae40c0fa2cf4cf496331e0a0f6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nick Trogh Date: Tue, 26 May 2026 16:27:48 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 05/14] Apply suggestions from code review Co-authored-by: Courtney Webster <60238438+cwebster-99@users.noreply.github.com> --- docs/copilot/agents/agent-tools.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/copilot/agents/agent-tools.md b/docs/copilot/agents/agent-tools.md index b5ae426b87..c91c438ca2 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/agents/agent-tools.md +++ b/docs/copilot/agents/agent-tools.md @@ -97,7 +97,7 @@ When you select the **Autopilot** permission level, the agent behaves differentl Autopilot is available in the Chat view when the `setting(chat.autopilot.enabled)` setting is enabled (on by default). > [!NOTE] -> Autopilot consumes AI credits in the same way as the standard interactive interface. As the agent continues to work autonomously, it can consume multiple requests. Learn more about [usage-based billing](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/concepts/billing/usage-based-billing-for-individuals). +> Autopilot consumes AI credits in the same way as the standard interactive interface. Learn more about [usage-based billing](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/concepts/billing/usage-based-billing-for-individuals). ## Tool approval From a575921cef3071c7019c3cf031dd554235c54777 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "copilot-swe-agent[bot]" <198982749+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 26 May 2026 14:30:05 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 06/14] Keep Copilot plan pause note across signup docs --- docs/copilot/agents/agents-tutorial.md | 3 +++ docs/copilot/chat/copilot-chat.md | 3 +++ docs/copilot/copilot-cloud-agent.md | 3 +++ docs/copilot/getting-started.md | 3 +++ docs/copilot/guides/debug-with-copilot.md | 3 +++ docs/copilot/guides/test-with-copilot.md | 3 +++ docs/copilot/overview.md | 3 +++ docs/copilot/reference/copilot-settings.md | 3 +++ docs/copilot/reference/copilot-vscode-features.md | 3 +++ docs/copilot/setup-simplified.md | 3 +++ docs/copilot/setup.md | 3 +++ 11 files changed, 33 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/copilot/agents/agents-tutorial.md b/docs/copilot/agents/agents-tutorial.md index 8960c23800..1b8b0c6890 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/agents/agents-tutorial.md +++ b/docs/copilot/agents/agents-tutorial.md @@ -20,6 +20,9 @@ This tutorial walks you through using different types of agents in Visual Studio > [!TIP] > If you don't yet have a Copilot subscription, you can use Copilot for free by signing up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://github.com/github-copilot/signup) and get a monthly allowance of inline suggestions and AI credits. +> [!IMPORTANT] +> New sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused until June 15. +
Use browser agent tools to build and automatically test web applications. diff --git a/docs/copilot/chat/copilot-chat.md b/docs/copilot/chat/copilot-chat.md index 6a769400c3..cbdec2ac81 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/chat/copilot-chat.md +++ b/docs/copilot/chat/copilot-chat.md @@ -19,6 +19,9 @@ Follow a hands-on tutorial to experience local, background, and cloud agents in * Access to [GitHub Copilot](/docs/copilot/setup.md). If you don't have a subscription, you can use Copilot for free by signing up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://github.com/github-copilot/signup). +> [!IMPORTANT] +> New sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused until June 15. + ## Access chat in VS Code VS Code provides multiple ways to start an AI chat conversation, each optimized for different workflows. Use the **Chat** menu in the VS Code title bar or the corresponding keyboard shortcuts. diff --git a/docs/copilot/copilot-cloud-agent.md b/docs/copilot/copilot-cloud-agent.md index 98a508a39a..f629790b27 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/copilot-cloud-agent.md +++ b/docs/copilot/copilot-cloud-agent.md @@ -47,6 +47,9 @@ You can also manage coding agent sessions from a dedicated chat editor and view > [!TIP] > If you don't have Copilot access yet, you can sign up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://github.com/features/copilot/plans) to get a monthly allowance of inline suggestions and AI credits. +> [!IMPORTANT] +> New sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused until June 15. + ## Assign work to Copilot cloud agent in VS Code ### Method 1: Assign issues to Copilot diff --git a/docs/copilot/getting-started.md b/docs/copilot/getting-started.md index 8e0728e386..38152f1b49 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/getting-started.md +++ b/docs/copilot/getting-started.md @@ -26,6 +26,9 @@ Use chat in VS Code to generate the sample application in one go. > [!TIP] > If you don't have a Copilot subscription, you can sign up to use Copilot for free directly from within VS Code and get a monthly allowance of inline suggestions and AI credits. + > [!IMPORTANT] + > New sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused until June 15. + ## Step 1: Experience inline suggestions AI-powered inline suggestions appear as you type, helping you write code faster and with fewer errors. Let's start building the foundation of your task manager. diff --git a/docs/copilot/guides/debug-with-copilot.md b/docs/copilot/guides/debug-with-copilot.md index 463879a351..14d8a94382 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/guides/debug-with-copilot.md +++ b/docs/copilot/guides/debug-with-copilot.md @@ -17,6 +17,9 @@ Copilot can help with the following debugging tasks: > [!TIP] > If you don't yet have a Copilot subscription, you can use Copilot for free by signing up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://github.com/github-copilot/signup) and get a monthly allowance of inline suggestions and AI credits. +> [!IMPORTANT] +> New sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused until June 15. + ## Set up debug configuration with Copilot VS Code uses the `launch.json` file to store [debug configuration](/docs/debugtest/debugging-configuration.md). Copilot can help you create and customize this file to set up debugging for your project. diff --git a/docs/copilot/guides/test-with-copilot.md b/docs/copilot/guides/test-with-copilot.md index 9ac182f883..81e19df590 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/guides/test-with-copilot.md +++ b/docs/copilot/guides/test-with-copilot.md @@ -19,6 +19,9 @@ Copilot can help with the following testing tasks: > [!TIP] > If you don't yet have a Copilot subscription, you can use Copilot for free by signing up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://github.com/github-copilot/signup) and get a monthly allowance of inline suggestions and AI credits. +> [!IMPORTANT] +> New sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused until June 15. + ## Set up your testing framework To accelerate your testing workflow, Copilot can help set up the testing framework and VS Code extensions for your project. Copilot suggests appropriate testing frameworks based on your project type. diff --git a/docs/copilot/overview.md b/docs/copilot/overview.md index 0fb9b60a26..1d67adcbf1 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/overview.md +++ b/docs/copilot/overview.md @@ -108,6 +108,9 @@ Agents handle coding tasks end-to-end, from a single file change to a full featu 1. Choose a sign-in method and follow the prompts. If you don't have a Copilot subscription yet, you are signed up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/managing-copilot-free/about-github-copilot-free). + > [!IMPORTANT] + > New sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused until June 15. + ### Step 2: Start your first agent session 1. Open the **Chat** view (`kb(workbench.action.chat.open)`). diff --git a/docs/copilot/reference/copilot-settings.md b/docs/copilot/reference/copilot-settings.md index b660374e4d..7b9e250b79 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/reference/copilot-settings.md +++ b/docs/copilot/reference/copilot-settings.md @@ -13,6 +13,9 @@ The team is continuously working on improving Copilot in VS Code and adding new > [!TIP] > If you don't yet have a Copilot subscription, you can use Copilot for free by signing up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://github.com/github-copilot/signup) and get a monthly allowance of inline suggestions and AI credits. +> [!IMPORTANT] +> New sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused until June 15. + ## General settings | Setting and Description | Default | diff --git a/docs/copilot/reference/copilot-vscode-features.md b/docs/copilot/reference/copilot-vscode-features.md index 2f484a3025..95c1796c19 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/reference/copilot-vscode-features.md +++ b/docs/copilot/reference/copilot-vscode-features.md @@ -11,6 +11,9 @@ GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code provides autonomous agents, inline suggesti > [!TIP] > If you don't yet have a Copilot subscription, you can use Copilot for free by signing up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://github.com/github-copilot/signup) and get a monthly allowance of inline suggestions and AI credits. +> [!IMPORTANT] +> New sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused until June 15. + ## Essential keyboard shortcuts * `kb(workbench.panel.chat)` - Open the Chat view diff --git a/docs/copilot/setup-simplified.md b/docs/copilot/setup-simplified.md index c902c9034d..425e9c33e9 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/setup-simplified.md +++ b/docs/copilot/setup-simplified.md @@ -31,6 +31,9 @@ To use Copilot in VS Code, you need access to a GitHub Copilot subscription. You If you don't have a Copilot subscription yet, you'll be signed up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/managing-copilot-free/about-github-copilot-free). + > [!IMPORTANT] + > New sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused until June 15. + > [!IMPORTANT] > Telemetry in your free version of GitHub Copilot is currently enabled. By default, code suggestions that match public code, including code references in the VS Code and experience, are allowed. You can opt out of telemetry data collection by disabling telemetry in VS Code by setting `setting(telemetry.telemetryLevel)` to `off`, or you can adjust both telemetry and code suggestion settings in [Copilot Settings](https://github.com/settings/copilot). diff --git a/docs/copilot/setup.md b/docs/copilot/setup.md index 4b749a95b3..704229ef6b 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/setup.md +++ b/docs/copilot/setup.md @@ -27,6 +27,9 @@ Follow these steps to get started with Copilot in VS Code: * If you don't have a Copilot subscription yet, you'll be signed up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/managing-copilot-free/about-github-copilot-free) and get a monthly allowance of inline suggestions and AI credits. Learn more about the different [GitHub Copilot plans](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/get-started/plans). + > [!IMPORTANT] + > New sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused until June 15. + 1. Start using Copilot in VS Code! Learn the basics with the [Copilot Quickstart](/docs/copilot/getting-started.md). From 6246a76daeb55b745304447c729b5b447b521757 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "copilot-swe-agent[bot]" <198982749+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 26 May 2026 14:40:10 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 07/14] Refine optimize usage wording and cost details --- docs/copilot/guides/optimize-usage.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/copilot/guides/optimize-usage.md b/docs/copilot/guides/optimize-usage.md index 60b824b28a..4ff076fb39 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/guides/optimize-usage.md +++ b/docs/copilot/guides/optimize-usage.md @@ -12,12 +12,12 @@ Each GitHub Copilot plan includes a monthly allowance of [AI credits](https://do More capable models cost more per token, while lighter models extend your usage further. Match the model to the complexity of the task: -* Use **fast models** for quick edits, boilerplate generation, and straightforward questions. +* Use **lighter models** for quick edits, boilerplate generation, and straightforward questions. * Use **reasoning models** for complex refactoring, architectural decisions, and multi-step debugging. * Use **auto model selection** to let VS Code route each request to an efficient model that balances quality and cost. * Use [custom agents](/docs/copilot/customization/custom-agents.md) with a preferred model to route specific subtasks to specialized, cost-effective models. When you invoke a custom agent as a subagent, it uses its own configured model instead of the chat session's model. -The model picker in chat shows the relative cost of each model. Use this information to make informed choices. +The model picker in chat shows cost details in the hover menu, including cost per token type and a generic cost tier label (Low, Medium, High). Use this information to make informed choices. For more information, see [choosing and configuring language models](/docs/copilot/customization/language-models.md) and [best practices for model selection](/docs/copilot/best-practices.md#choose-the-right-model). @@ -80,7 +80,7 @@ For more information, see [context compaction](/docs/copilot/chat/copilot-chat-c ## Monitor your usage -You can view your current Copilot usage in the Copilot status dashboard, available through the VS Code Status Bar. The dashboard shows the percentage of your monthly allowance you have used for inline suggestions and AI credits. +You can view your current Copilot usage in the Copilot status dashboard, available through the VS Code Status Bar. The dashboard shows the percentage of your monthly allowance you have used for AI credits (and inline suggestions for the Copilot Free plan). From 801a0ffb31699dedd37067c916cb9fe78d6d3c34 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "copilot-swe-agent[bot]" <198982749+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 26 May 2026 14:48:09 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 08/14] Remove pause note end date across Copilot docs --- docs/copilot/agents/agents-tutorial.md | 2 +- docs/copilot/chat/copilot-chat.md | 2 +- docs/copilot/copilot-cloud-agent.md | 2 +- docs/copilot/getting-started.md | 2 +- docs/copilot/guides/debug-with-copilot.md | 2 +- docs/copilot/guides/test-with-copilot.md | 2 +- docs/copilot/overview.md | 2 +- docs/copilot/reference/copilot-settings.md | 2 +- docs/copilot/reference/copilot-vscode-features.md | 2 +- docs/copilot/setup-simplified.md | 2 +- docs/copilot/setup.md | 2 +- 11 files changed, 11 insertions(+), 11 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/copilot/agents/agents-tutorial.md b/docs/copilot/agents/agents-tutorial.md index 1b8b0c6890..16c732126f 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/agents/agents-tutorial.md +++ b/docs/copilot/agents/agents-tutorial.md @@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ This tutorial walks you through using different types of agents in Visual Studio > If you don't yet have a Copilot subscription, you can use Copilot for free by signing up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://github.com/github-copilot/signup) and get a monthly allowance of inline suggestions and AI credits. > [!IMPORTANT] -> New sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused until June 15. +> New sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused.
Use browser agent tools to build and automatically test web applications. diff --git a/docs/copilot/chat/copilot-chat.md b/docs/copilot/chat/copilot-chat.md index cbdec2ac81..15876aacb4 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/chat/copilot-chat.md +++ b/docs/copilot/chat/copilot-chat.md @@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ Follow a hands-on tutorial to experience local, background, and cloud agents in * Access to [GitHub Copilot](/docs/copilot/setup.md). If you don't have a subscription, you can use Copilot for free by signing up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://github.com/github-copilot/signup). > [!IMPORTANT] -> New sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused until June 15. +> New sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. ## Access chat in VS Code diff --git a/docs/copilot/copilot-cloud-agent.md b/docs/copilot/copilot-cloud-agent.md index f629790b27..695fd5d90b 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/copilot-cloud-agent.md +++ b/docs/copilot/copilot-cloud-agent.md @@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ You can also manage coding agent sessions from a dedicated chat editor and view > If you don't have Copilot access yet, you can sign up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://github.com/features/copilot/plans) to get a monthly allowance of inline suggestions and AI credits. > [!IMPORTANT] -> New sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused until June 15. +> New sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. ## Assign work to Copilot cloud agent in VS Code diff --git a/docs/copilot/getting-started.md b/docs/copilot/getting-started.md index 38152f1b49..7c2c0a9a55 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/getting-started.md +++ b/docs/copilot/getting-started.md @@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ Use chat in VS Code to generate the sample application in one go. > If you don't have a Copilot subscription, you can sign up to use Copilot for free directly from within VS Code and get a monthly allowance of inline suggestions and AI credits. > [!IMPORTANT] - > New sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused until June 15. + > New sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. ## Step 1: Experience inline suggestions diff --git a/docs/copilot/guides/debug-with-copilot.md b/docs/copilot/guides/debug-with-copilot.md index 14d8a94382..2274f7ac2e 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/guides/debug-with-copilot.md +++ b/docs/copilot/guides/debug-with-copilot.md @@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ Copilot can help with the following debugging tasks: > If you don't yet have a Copilot subscription, you can use Copilot for free by signing up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://github.com/github-copilot/signup) and get a monthly allowance of inline suggestions and AI credits. > [!IMPORTANT] -> New sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused until June 15. +> New sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. ## Set up debug configuration with Copilot diff --git a/docs/copilot/guides/test-with-copilot.md b/docs/copilot/guides/test-with-copilot.md index 81e19df590..f69992e4aa 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/guides/test-with-copilot.md +++ b/docs/copilot/guides/test-with-copilot.md @@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ Copilot can help with the following testing tasks: > If you don't yet have a Copilot subscription, you can use Copilot for free by signing up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://github.com/github-copilot/signup) and get a monthly allowance of inline suggestions and AI credits. > [!IMPORTANT] -> New sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused until June 15. +> New sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. ## Set up your testing framework diff --git a/docs/copilot/overview.md b/docs/copilot/overview.md index 1d67adcbf1..9365e18e9e 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/overview.md +++ b/docs/copilot/overview.md @@ -109,7 +109,7 @@ Agents handle coding tasks end-to-end, from a single file change to a full featu 1. Choose a sign-in method and follow the prompts. If you don't have a Copilot subscription yet, you are signed up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/managing-copilot-free/about-github-copilot-free). > [!IMPORTANT] - > New sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused until June 15. + > New sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. ### Step 2: Start your first agent session diff --git a/docs/copilot/reference/copilot-settings.md b/docs/copilot/reference/copilot-settings.md index 7b9e250b79..77964dc570 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/reference/copilot-settings.md +++ b/docs/copilot/reference/copilot-settings.md @@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ The team is continuously working on improving Copilot in VS Code and adding new > If you don't yet have a Copilot subscription, you can use Copilot for free by signing up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://github.com/github-copilot/signup) and get a monthly allowance of inline suggestions and AI credits. > [!IMPORTANT] -> New sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused until June 15. +> New sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. ## General settings diff --git a/docs/copilot/reference/copilot-vscode-features.md b/docs/copilot/reference/copilot-vscode-features.md index 95c1796c19..4f4543aa1c 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/reference/copilot-vscode-features.md +++ b/docs/copilot/reference/copilot-vscode-features.md @@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code provides autonomous agents, inline suggesti > If you don't yet have a Copilot subscription, you can use Copilot for free by signing up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://github.com/github-copilot/signup) and get a monthly allowance of inline suggestions and AI credits. > [!IMPORTANT] -> New sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused until June 15. +> New sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. ## Essential keyboard shortcuts diff --git a/docs/copilot/setup-simplified.md b/docs/copilot/setup-simplified.md index 425e9c33e9..c8a079a90a 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/setup-simplified.md +++ b/docs/copilot/setup-simplified.md @@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ To use Copilot in VS Code, you need access to a GitHub Copilot subscription. You If you don't have a Copilot subscription yet, you'll be signed up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/managing-copilot-free/about-github-copilot-free). > [!IMPORTANT] - > New sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused until June 15. + > New sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. > [!IMPORTANT] > Telemetry in your free version of GitHub Copilot is currently enabled. By default, code suggestions that match public code, including code references in the VS Code and experience, are allowed. You can opt out of telemetry data collection by disabling telemetry in VS Code by setting `setting(telemetry.telemetryLevel)` to `off`, or you can adjust both telemetry and code suggestion settings in [Copilot Settings](https://github.com/settings/copilot). diff --git a/docs/copilot/setup.md b/docs/copilot/setup.md index 704229ef6b..f47ee3cdfa 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/setup.md +++ b/docs/copilot/setup.md @@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ Follow these steps to get started with Copilot in VS Code: * If you don't have a Copilot subscription yet, you'll be signed up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/managing-copilot-free/about-github-copilot-free) and get a monthly allowance of inline suggestions and AI credits. Learn more about the different [GitHub Copilot plans](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/get-started/plans). > [!IMPORTANT] - > New sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused until June 15. + > New sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. 1. Start using Copilot in VS Code! From 35fa6143e95714fe70b37460c056578b808f892e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nick Trogh Date: Tue, 26 May 2026 16:53:54 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 09/14] Revert note about pausing sign-ups --- docs/copilot/agents/agents-tutorial.md | 2 +- docs/copilot/chat/copilot-chat.md | 2 +- docs/copilot/copilot-cloud-agent.md | 2 +- docs/copilot/getting-started.md | 2 +- docs/copilot/guides/debug-with-copilot.md | 2 +- docs/copilot/guides/test-with-copilot.md | 2 +- docs/copilot/overview.md | 2 +- docs/copilot/reference/copilot-settings.md | 2 +- docs/copilot/reference/copilot-vscode-features.md | 2 +- docs/copilot/setup-simplified.md | 2 +- docs/copilot/setup.md | 2 +- 11 files changed, 11 insertions(+), 11 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/copilot/agents/agents-tutorial.md b/docs/copilot/agents/agents-tutorial.md index 16c732126f..386cd419fe 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/agents/agents-tutorial.md +++ b/docs/copilot/agents/agents-tutorial.md @@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ This tutorial walks you through using different types of agents in Visual Studio > If you don't yet have a Copilot subscription, you can use Copilot for free by signing up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://github.com/github-copilot/signup) and get a monthly allowance of inline suggestions and AI credits. > [!IMPORTANT] -> New sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. + > **Starting April 20, 2026**, new sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. Additionally, we are tightening weekly usage limits. See [GitHub Copilot usage limits](https://docs.github.com/copilot/concepts/usage-limits).
Use browser agent tools to build and automatically test web applications. diff --git a/docs/copilot/chat/copilot-chat.md b/docs/copilot/chat/copilot-chat.md index 15876aacb4..9195df8b69 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/chat/copilot-chat.md +++ b/docs/copilot/chat/copilot-chat.md @@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ Follow a hands-on tutorial to experience local, background, and cloud agents in * Access to [GitHub Copilot](/docs/copilot/setup.md). If you don't have a subscription, you can use Copilot for free by signing up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://github.com/github-copilot/signup). > [!IMPORTANT] -> New sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. + > **Starting April 20, 2026**, new sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. Additionally, we are tightening weekly usage limits. See [GitHub Copilot usage limits](https://docs.github.com/copilot/concepts/usage-limits). ## Access chat in VS Code diff --git a/docs/copilot/copilot-cloud-agent.md b/docs/copilot/copilot-cloud-agent.md index 695fd5d90b..683b63dbd2 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/copilot-cloud-agent.md +++ b/docs/copilot/copilot-cloud-agent.md @@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ You can also manage coding agent sessions from a dedicated chat editor and view > If you don't have Copilot access yet, you can sign up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://github.com/features/copilot/plans) to get a monthly allowance of inline suggestions and AI credits. > [!IMPORTANT] -> New sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. + > **Starting April 20, 2026**, new sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. Additionally, we are tightening weekly usage limits. See [GitHub Copilot usage limits](https://docs.github.com/copilot/concepts/usage-limits). ## Assign work to Copilot cloud agent in VS Code diff --git a/docs/copilot/getting-started.md b/docs/copilot/getting-started.md index 7c2c0a9a55..d2eaeb603e 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/getting-started.md +++ b/docs/copilot/getting-started.md @@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ Use chat in VS Code to generate the sample application in one go. > If you don't have a Copilot subscription, you can sign up to use Copilot for free directly from within VS Code and get a monthly allowance of inline suggestions and AI credits. > [!IMPORTANT] - > New sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. + > **Starting April 20, 2026**, new sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. Additionally, we are tightening weekly usage limits. See [GitHub Copilot usage limits](https://docs.github.com/copilot/concepts/usage-limits). ## Step 1: Experience inline suggestions diff --git a/docs/copilot/guides/debug-with-copilot.md b/docs/copilot/guides/debug-with-copilot.md index 2274f7ac2e..c3780505a4 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/guides/debug-with-copilot.md +++ b/docs/copilot/guides/debug-with-copilot.md @@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ Copilot can help with the following debugging tasks: > If you don't yet have a Copilot subscription, you can use Copilot for free by signing up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://github.com/github-copilot/signup) and get a monthly allowance of inline suggestions and AI credits. > [!IMPORTANT] -> New sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. + > **Starting April 20, 2026**, new sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. Additionally, we are tightening weekly usage limits. See [GitHub Copilot usage limits](https://docs.github.com/copilot/concepts/usage-limits). ## Set up debug configuration with Copilot diff --git a/docs/copilot/guides/test-with-copilot.md b/docs/copilot/guides/test-with-copilot.md index f69992e4aa..a8bb22b84f 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/guides/test-with-copilot.md +++ b/docs/copilot/guides/test-with-copilot.md @@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ Copilot can help with the following testing tasks: > If you don't yet have a Copilot subscription, you can use Copilot for free by signing up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://github.com/github-copilot/signup) and get a monthly allowance of inline suggestions and AI credits. > [!IMPORTANT] -> New sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. + > **Starting April 20, 2026**, new sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. Additionally, we are tightening weekly usage limits. See [GitHub Copilot usage limits](https://docs.github.com/copilot/concepts/usage-limits). ## Set up your testing framework diff --git a/docs/copilot/overview.md b/docs/copilot/overview.md index 9365e18e9e..b205613d49 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/overview.md +++ b/docs/copilot/overview.md @@ -109,7 +109,7 @@ Agents handle coding tasks end-to-end, from a single file change to a full featu 1. Choose a sign-in method and follow the prompts. If you don't have a Copilot subscription yet, you are signed up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/managing-copilot-free/about-github-copilot-free). > [!IMPORTANT] - > New sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. + > **Starting April 20, 2026**, new sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. Additionally, we are tightening weekly usage limits. See [GitHub Copilot usage limits](https://docs.github.com/copilot/concepts/usage-limits). ### Step 2: Start your first agent session diff --git a/docs/copilot/reference/copilot-settings.md b/docs/copilot/reference/copilot-settings.md index 77964dc570..56dc836ff8 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/reference/copilot-settings.md +++ b/docs/copilot/reference/copilot-settings.md @@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ The team is continuously working on improving Copilot in VS Code and adding new > If you don't yet have a Copilot subscription, you can use Copilot for free by signing up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://github.com/github-copilot/signup) and get a monthly allowance of inline suggestions and AI credits. > [!IMPORTANT] -> New sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. + > **Starting April 20, 2026**, new sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. Additionally, we are tightening weekly usage limits. See [GitHub Copilot usage limits](https://docs.github.com/copilot/concepts/usage-limits). ## General settings diff --git a/docs/copilot/reference/copilot-vscode-features.md b/docs/copilot/reference/copilot-vscode-features.md index 4f4543aa1c..1a6da44235 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/reference/copilot-vscode-features.md +++ b/docs/copilot/reference/copilot-vscode-features.md @@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code provides autonomous agents, inline suggesti > If you don't yet have a Copilot subscription, you can use Copilot for free by signing up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://github.com/github-copilot/signup) and get a monthly allowance of inline suggestions and AI credits. > [!IMPORTANT] -> New sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. + > **Starting April 20, 2026**, new sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. Additionally, we are tightening weekly usage limits. See [GitHub Copilot usage limits](https://docs.github.com/copilot/concepts/usage-limits). ## Essential keyboard shortcuts diff --git a/docs/copilot/setup-simplified.md b/docs/copilot/setup-simplified.md index c8a079a90a..1f154683eb 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/setup-simplified.md +++ b/docs/copilot/setup-simplified.md @@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ To use Copilot in VS Code, you need access to a GitHub Copilot subscription. You If you don't have a Copilot subscription yet, you'll be signed up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/managing-copilot-free/about-github-copilot-free). > [!IMPORTANT] - > New sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. + > **Starting April 20, 2026**, new sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. Additionally, we are tightening weekly usage limits. See [GitHub Copilot usage limits](https://docs.github.com/copilot/concepts/usage-limits). > [!IMPORTANT] > Telemetry in your free version of GitHub Copilot is currently enabled. By default, code suggestions that match public code, including code references in the VS Code and experience, are allowed. You can opt out of telemetry data collection by disabling telemetry in VS Code by setting `setting(telemetry.telemetryLevel)` to `off`, or you can adjust both telemetry and code suggestion settings in [Copilot Settings](https://github.com/settings/copilot). diff --git a/docs/copilot/setup.md b/docs/copilot/setup.md index f47ee3cdfa..1ae2ac3222 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/setup.md +++ b/docs/copilot/setup.md @@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ Follow these steps to get started with Copilot in VS Code: * If you don't have a Copilot subscription yet, you'll be signed up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/managing-copilot-free/about-github-copilot-free) and get a monthly allowance of inline suggestions and AI credits. Learn more about the different [GitHub Copilot plans](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/get-started/plans). > [!IMPORTANT] - > New sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. + > **Starting April 20, 2026**, new sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. Additionally, we are tightening weekly usage limits. See [GitHub Copilot usage limits](https://docs.github.com/copilot/concepts/usage-limits). 1. Start using Copilot in VS Code! From 00461a0642987845730aea38feee8beff0b03143 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nick Trogh Date: Tue, 26 May 2026 16:56:56 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 10/14] Fix indentation --- docs/copilot/agents/agents-tutorial.md | 2 +- docs/copilot/chat/copilot-chat.md | 2 +- docs/copilot/copilot-cloud-agent.md | 2 +- docs/copilot/guides/debug-with-copilot.md | 2 +- docs/copilot/guides/test-with-copilot.md | 2 +- docs/copilot/reference/copilot-settings.md | 2 +- docs/copilot/reference/copilot-vscode-features.md | 2 +- 7 files changed, 7 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/copilot/agents/agents-tutorial.md b/docs/copilot/agents/agents-tutorial.md index 386cd419fe..08768b65cf 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/agents/agents-tutorial.md +++ b/docs/copilot/agents/agents-tutorial.md @@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ This tutorial walks you through using different types of agents in Visual Studio > If you don't yet have a Copilot subscription, you can use Copilot for free by signing up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://github.com/github-copilot/signup) and get a monthly allowance of inline suggestions and AI credits. > [!IMPORTANT] - > **Starting April 20, 2026**, new sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. Additionally, we are tightening weekly usage limits. See [GitHub Copilot usage limits](https://docs.github.com/copilot/concepts/usage-limits). +> **Starting April 20, 2026**, new sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. Additionally, we are tightening weekly usage limits. See [GitHub Copilot usage limits](https://docs.github.com/copilot/concepts/usage-limits).
Use browser agent tools to build and automatically test web applications. diff --git a/docs/copilot/chat/copilot-chat.md b/docs/copilot/chat/copilot-chat.md index 9195df8b69..f62ad0c011 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/chat/copilot-chat.md +++ b/docs/copilot/chat/copilot-chat.md @@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ Follow a hands-on tutorial to experience local, background, and cloud agents in * Access to [GitHub Copilot](/docs/copilot/setup.md). If you don't have a subscription, you can use Copilot for free by signing up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://github.com/github-copilot/signup). > [!IMPORTANT] - > **Starting April 20, 2026**, new sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. Additionally, we are tightening weekly usage limits. See [GitHub Copilot usage limits](https://docs.github.com/copilot/concepts/usage-limits). +> **Starting April 20, 2026**, new sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. Additionally, we are tightening weekly usage limits. See [GitHub Copilot usage limits](https://docs.github.com/copilot/concepts/usage-limits). ## Access chat in VS Code diff --git a/docs/copilot/copilot-cloud-agent.md b/docs/copilot/copilot-cloud-agent.md index 683b63dbd2..dda8e682af 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/copilot-cloud-agent.md +++ b/docs/copilot/copilot-cloud-agent.md @@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ You can also manage coding agent sessions from a dedicated chat editor and view > If you don't have Copilot access yet, you can sign up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://github.com/features/copilot/plans) to get a monthly allowance of inline suggestions and AI credits. > [!IMPORTANT] - > **Starting April 20, 2026**, new sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. Additionally, we are tightening weekly usage limits. See [GitHub Copilot usage limits](https://docs.github.com/copilot/concepts/usage-limits). +> **Starting April 20, 2026**, new sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. Additionally, we are tightening weekly usage limits. See [GitHub Copilot usage limits](https://docs.github.com/copilot/concepts/usage-limits). ## Assign work to Copilot cloud agent in VS Code diff --git a/docs/copilot/guides/debug-with-copilot.md b/docs/copilot/guides/debug-with-copilot.md index c3780505a4..429dbb847d 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/guides/debug-with-copilot.md +++ b/docs/copilot/guides/debug-with-copilot.md @@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ Copilot can help with the following debugging tasks: > If you don't yet have a Copilot subscription, you can use Copilot for free by signing up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://github.com/github-copilot/signup) and get a monthly allowance of inline suggestions and AI credits. > [!IMPORTANT] - > **Starting April 20, 2026**, new sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. Additionally, we are tightening weekly usage limits. See [GitHub Copilot usage limits](https://docs.github.com/copilot/concepts/usage-limits). +> **Starting April 20, 2026**, new sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. Additionally, we are tightening weekly usage limits. See [GitHub Copilot usage limits](https://docs.github.com/copilot/concepts/usage-limits). ## Set up debug configuration with Copilot diff --git a/docs/copilot/guides/test-with-copilot.md b/docs/copilot/guides/test-with-copilot.md index a8bb22b84f..f591abce77 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/guides/test-with-copilot.md +++ b/docs/copilot/guides/test-with-copilot.md @@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ Copilot can help with the following testing tasks: > If you don't yet have a Copilot subscription, you can use Copilot for free by signing up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://github.com/github-copilot/signup) and get a monthly allowance of inline suggestions and AI credits. > [!IMPORTANT] - > **Starting April 20, 2026**, new sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. Additionally, we are tightening weekly usage limits. See [GitHub Copilot usage limits](https://docs.github.com/copilot/concepts/usage-limits). +> **Starting April 20, 2026**, new sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. Additionally, we are tightening weekly usage limits. See [GitHub Copilot usage limits](https://docs.github.com/copilot/concepts/usage-limits). ## Set up your testing framework diff --git a/docs/copilot/reference/copilot-settings.md b/docs/copilot/reference/copilot-settings.md index 56dc836ff8..48bd5142b0 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/reference/copilot-settings.md +++ b/docs/copilot/reference/copilot-settings.md @@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ The team is continuously working on improving Copilot in VS Code and adding new > If you don't yet have a Copilot subscription, you can use Copilot for free by signing up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://github.com/github-copilot/signup) and get a monthly allowance of inline suggestions and AI credits. > [!IMPORTANT] - > **Starting April 20, 2026**, new sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. Additionally, we are tightening weekly usage limits. See [GitHub Copilot usage limits](https://docs.github.com/copilot/concepts/usage-limits). +> **Starting April 20, 2026**, new sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. Additionally, we are tightening weekly usage limits. See [GitHub Copilot usage limits](https://docs.github.com/copilot/concepts/usage-limits). ## General settings diff --git a/docs/copilot/reference/copilot-vscode-features.md b/docs/copilot/reference/copilot-vscode-features.md index 1a6da44235..da03afe7bb 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/reference/copilot-vscode-features.md +++ b/docs/copilot/reference/copilot-vscode-features.md @@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code provides autonomous agents, inline suggesti > If you don't yet have a Copilot subscription, you can use Copilot for free by signing up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://github.com/github-copilot/signup) and get a monthly allowance of inline suggestions and AI credits. > [!IMPORTANT] - > **Starting April 20, 2026**, new sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. Additionally, we are tightening weekly usage limits. See [GitHub Copilot usage limits](https://docs.github.com/copilot/concepts/usage-limits). +> **Starting April 20, 2026**, new sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. Additionally, we are tightening weekly usage limits. See [GitHub Copilot usage limits](https://docs.github.com/copilot/concepts/usage-limits). ## Essential keyboard shortcuts From 70d65ed472f0c82b78de37d4ee816bada6a6509a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nick Trogh Date: Wed, 27 May 2026 22:58:03 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 11/14] Update docs/copilot/chat/copilot-chat.md Co-authored-by: Courtney Webster <60238438+cwebster-99@users.noreply.github.com> --- docs/copilot/chat/copilot-chat.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/copilot/chat/copilot-chat.md b/docs/copilot/chat/copilot-chat.md index f62ad0c011..57bfa9a905 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/chat/copilot-chat.md +++ b/docs/copilot/chat/copilot-chat.md @@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ Follow a hands-on tutorial to experience local, background, and cloud agents in * Access to [GitHub Copilot](/docs/copilot/setup.md). If you don't have a subscription, you can use Copilot for free by signing up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://github.com/github-copilot/signup). > [!IMPORTANT] -> **Starting April 20, 2026**, new sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. Additionally, we are tightening weekly usage limits. See [GitHub Copilot usage limits](https://docs.github.com/copilot/concepts/usage-limits). +> **Starting April 20, 2026**, new sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, Max, and Student plans are temporarily paused. ## Access chat in VS Code From 0b9b6e51bc1c93d222192f8405d6800f8001a6e0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "copilot-swe-agent[bot]" <198982749+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 27 May 2026 21:11:08 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 12/14] Add session insights and cost tips cross-link --- docs/copilot/guides/optimize-usage.md | 2 ++ 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/copilot/guides/optimize-usage.md b/docs/copilot/guides/optimize-usage.md index 4ff076fb39..ed2591156b 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/guides/optimize-usage.md +++ b/docs/copilot/guides/optimize-usage.md @@ -86,6 +86,8 @@ You can view your current Copilot usage in the Copilot status dashboard, availab Visit the GitHub Copilot documentation for more information about [monitoring usage and entitlements](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/managing-copilot/monitoring-usage-and-entitlements/monitoring-your-copilot-usage-and-entitlements). +For session-level guidance, see [Using GitHub Copilot CLI session data](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/how-tos/copilot-cli/use-copilot-cli/chronicle) and run `/chronicle:cost-tips` for targeted cost-saving recommendations. + ## Inspect token usage and caching Use the [Agent Debug Logs](/docs/copilot/chat/chat-debug-view.md) to understand what is consuming credits in a session: From 9b6f7655f9e0b5515a9dd52a247001b4d0e03347 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "copilot-swe-agent[bot]" <198982749+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 27 May 2026 21:15:50 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 13/14] Update signup pause note across Copilot docs --- docs/copilot/agents/agents-tutorial.md | 2 +- docs/copilot/copilot-cloud-agent.md | 2 +- docs/copilot/getting-started.md | 2 +- docs/copilot/guides/debug-with-copilot.md | 2 +- docs/copilot/guides/test-with-copilot.md | 2 +- docs/copilot/overview.md | 2 +- docs/copilot/reference/copilot-settings.md | 2 +- docs/copilot/reference/copilot-vscode-features.md | 2 +- docs/copilot/setup-simplified.md | 2 +- docs/copilot/setup.md | 2 +- 10 files changed, 10 insertions(+), 10 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/copilot/agents/agents-tutorial.md b/docs/copilot/agents/agents-tutorial.md index 08768b65cf..235987d627 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/agents/agents-tutorial.md +++ b/docs/copilot/agents/agents-tutorial.md @@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ This tutorial walks you through using different types of agents in Visual Studio > If you don't yet have a Copilot subscription, you can use Copilot for free by signing up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://github.com/github-copilot/signup) and get a monthly allowance of inline suggestions and AI credits. > [!IMPORTANT] -> **Starting April 20, 2026**, new sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. Additionally, we are tightening weekly usage limits. See [GitHub Copilot usage limits](https://docs.github.com/copilot/concepts/usage-limits). +> **Starting April 20, 2026**, new sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, Max, and Student plans are temporarily paused.
Use browser agent tools to build and automatically test web applications. diff --git a/docs/copilot/copilot-cloud-agent.md b/docs/copilot/copilot-cloud-agent.md index dda8e682af..f337b4e12f 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/copilot-cloud-agent.md +++ b/docs/copilot/copilot-cloud-agent.md @@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ You can also manage coding agent sessions from a dedicated chat editor and view > If you don't have Copilot access yet, you can sign up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://github.com/features/copilot/plans) to get a monthly allowance of inline suggestions and AI credits. > [!IMPORTANT] -> **Starting April 20, 2026**, new sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. Additionally, we are tightening weekly usage limits. See [GitHub Copilot usage limits](https://docs.github.com/copilot/concepts/usage-limits). +> **Starting April 20, 2026**, new sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, Max, and Student plans are temporarily paused. ## Assign work to Copilot cloud agent in VS Code diff --git a/docs/copilot/getting-started.md b/docs/copilot/getting-started.md index d2eaeb603e..9f1f28eef5 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/getting-started.md +++ b/docs/copilot/getting-started.md @@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ Use chat in VS Code to generate the sample application in one go. > If you don't have a Copilot subscription, you can sign up to use Copilot for free directly from within VS Code and get a monthly allowance of inline suggestions and AI credits. > [!IMPORTANT] - > **Starting April 20, 2026**, new sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. Additionally, we are tightening weekly usage limits. See [GitHub Copilot usage limits](https://docs.github.com/copilot/concepts/usage-limits). + > **Starting April 20, 2026**, new sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, Max, and Student plans are temporarily paused. ## Step 1: Experience inline suggestions diff --git a/docs/copilot/guides/debug-with-copilot.md b/docs/copilot/guides/debug-with-copilot.md index 429dbb847d..0a1423696b 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/guides/debug-with-copilot.md +++ b/docs/copilot/guides/debug-with-copilot.md @@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ Copilot can help with the following debugging tasks: > If you don't yet have a Copilot subscription, you can use Copilot for free by signing up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://github.com/github-copilot/signup) and get a monthly allowance of inline suggestions and AI credits. > [!IMPORTANT] -> **Starting April 20, 2026**, new sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. Additionally, we are tightening weekly usage limits. See [GitHub Copilot usage limits](https://docs.github.com/copilot/concepts/usage-limits). +> **Starting April 20, 2026**, new sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, Max, and Student plans are temporarily paused. ## Set up debug configuration with Copilot diff --git a/docs/copilot/guides/test-with-copilot.md b/docs/copilot/guides/test-with-copilot.md index f591abce77..6b4c9e9a30 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/guides/test-with-copilot.md +++ b/docs/copilot/guides/test-with-copilot.md @@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ Copilot can help with the following testing tasks: > If you don't yet have a Copilot subscription, you can use Copilot for free by signing up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://github.com/github-copilot/signup) and get a monthly allowance of inline suggestions and AI credits. > [!IMPORTANT] -> **Starting April 20, 2026**, new sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. Additionally, we are tightening weekly usage limits. See [GitHub Copilot usage limits](https://docs.github.com/copilot/concepts/usage-limits). +> **Starting April 20, 2026**, new sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, Max, and Student plans are temporarily paused. ## Set up your testing framework diff --git a/docs/copilot/overview.md b/docs/copilot/overview.md index b205613d49..6f609cefe8 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/overview.md +++ b/docs/copilot/overview.md @@ -109,7 +109,7 @@ Agents handle coding tasks end-to-end, from a single file change to a full featu 1. Choose a sign-in method and follow the prompts. If you don't have a Copilot subscription yet, you are signed up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/managing-copilot-free/about-github-copilot-free). > [!IMPORTANT] - > **Starting April 20, 2026**, new sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. Additionally, we are tightening weekly usage limits. See [GitHub Copilot usage limits](https://docs.github.com/copilot/concepts/usage-limits). + > **Starting April 20, 2026**, new sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, Max, and Student plans are temporarily paused. ### Step 2: Start your first agent session diff --git a/docs/copilot/reference/copilot-settings.md b/docs/copilot/reference/copilot-settings.md index 48bd5142b0..cff11999a7 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/reference/copilot-settings.md +++ b/docs/copilot/reference/copilot-settings.md @@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ The team is continuously working on improving Copilot in VS Code and adding new > If you don't yet have a Copilot subscription, you can use Copilot for free by signing up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://github.com/github-copilot/signup) and get a monthly allowance of inline suggestions and AI credits. > [!IMPORTANT] -> **Starting April 20, 2026**, new sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. Additionally, we are tightening weekly usage limits. See [GitHub Copilot usage limits](https://docs.github.com/copilot/concepts/usage-limits). +> **Starting April 20, 2026**, new sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, Max, and Student plans are temporarily paused. ## General settings diff --git a/docs/copilot/reference/copilot-vscode-features.md b/docs/copilot/reference/copilot-vscode-features.md index da03afe7bb..6972c3a8e1 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/reference/copilot-vscode-features.md +++ b/docs/copilot/reference/copilot-vscode-features.md @@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code provides autonomous agents, inline suggesti > If you don't yet have a Copilot subscription, you can use Copilot for free by signing up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://github.com/github-copilot/signup) and get a monthly allowance of inline suggestions and AI credits. > [!IMPORTANT] -> **Starting April 20, 2026**, new sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. Additionally, we are tightening weekly usage limits. See [GitHub Copilot usage limits](https://docs.github.com/copilot/concepts/usage-limits). +> **Starting April 20, 2026**, new sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, Max, and Student plans are temporarily paused. ## Essential keyboard shortcuts diff --git a/docs/copilot/setup-simplified.md b/docs/copilot/setup-simplified.md index 1f154683eb..c911270a72 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/setup-simplified.md +++ b/docs/copilot/setup-simplified.md @@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ To use Copilot in VS Code, you need access to a GitHub Copilot subscription. You If you don't have a Copilot subscription yet, you'll be signed up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/managing-copilot-free/about-github-copilot-free). > [!IMPORTANT] - > **Starting April 20, 2026**, new sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. Additionally, we are tightening weekly usage limits. See [GitHub Copilot usage limits](https://docs.github.com/copilot/concepts/usage-limits). + > **Starting April 20, 2026**, new sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, Max, and Student plans are temporarily paused. > [!IMPORTANT] > Telemetry in your free version of GitHub Copilot is currently enabled. By default, code suggestions that match public code, including code references in the VS Code and experience, are allowed. You can opt out of telemetry data collection by disabling telemetry in VS Code by setting `setting(telemetry.telemetryLevel)` to `off`, or you can adjust both telemetry and code suggestion settings in [Copilot Settings](https://github.com/settings/copilot). diff --git a/docs/copilot/setup.md b/docs/copilot/setup.md index 1ae2ac3222..dc99627d1d 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/setup.md +++ b/docs/copilot/setup.md @@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ Follow these steps to get started with Copilot in VS Code: * If you don't have a Copilot subscription yet, you'll be signed up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/managing-copilot-free/about-github-copilot-free) and get a monthly allowance of inline suggestions and AI credits. Learn more about the different [GitHub Copilot plans](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/get-started/plans). > [!IMPORTANT] - > **Starting April 20, 2026**, new sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. Additionally, we are tightening weekly usage limits. See [GitHub Copilot usage limits](https://docs.github.com/copilot/concepts/usage-limits). + > **Starting April 20, 2026**, new sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, Max, and Student plans are temporarily paused. 1. Start using Copilot in VS Code! From 6310f3982c30bbe08562049f29f33a70dc50a477 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nick Trogh Date: Wed, 27 May 2026 23:16:06 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 14/14] Add cross-link to session insights --- docs/copilot/guides/optimize-usage.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/copilot/guides/optimize-usage.md b/docs/copilot/guides/optimize-usage.md index ed2591156b..0030be9b3b 100644 --- a/docs/copilot/guides/optimize-usage.md +++ b/docs/copilot/guides/optimize-usage.md @@ -86,7 +86,7 @@ You can view your current Copilot usage in the Copilot status dashboard, availab Visit the GitHub Copilot documentation for more information about [monitoring usage and entitlements](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/managing-copilot/monitoring-usage-and-entitlements/monitoring-your-copilot-usage-and-entitlements). -For session-level guidance, see [Using GitHub Copilot CLI session data](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/how-tos/copilot-cli/use-copilot-cli/chronicle) and run `/chronicle:cost-tips` for targeted cost-saving recommendations. +You can also run the `/chronicle:cost-tips` command in any chat session to get personalized recommendations for optimizing your AI credit usage based on your recent activity. Learn more about [session insights and the chronicle command](/docs/copilot/chat/session-insights.md). ## Inspect token usage and caching