GitHub Copilot IDE and Chat

Use Copilot inline suggestions, next edit suggestions, Chat, custom context, and model selection well.

45 min

3 sections

copilot

chat

ide

suggestions

01. Copilot starts with IDE suggestions, but it no longer ends there

Section 1 of 3

GitHub Copilot supports inline suggestions, next edit suggestions, chat, custom instructions, model selection, Spaces, CLI, code review, and cloud agent workflows. It is strongest when tied into GitHub repositories, issues, PRs, and enterprise governance.

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Copilot feature routing:
Inline suggestion -> write local code as you type
Next edit suggestion -> propagate related edits
Chat -> explain, test, fix, and reason with context
Custom instructions -> persist team standards
Spaces -> collect shared project context
Code review -> inspect pull requests
Cloud agent -> delegate branch work
CLI -> work from terminal

Cursor Rules, MCP, and Team Setup

GitHub Copilot Cloud Agent and Code Review

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