GitHub Copilot

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4.6(2,543 reviews)

AI pair programmer that autocompletes lines and functions.

Quick Overview

Best For

Coding

Free Plan

No

Platforms

Windows, macOS, Linux, Web

API

Yes

Pros & Cons

Pros

Great IDE integration
Works with all major languages
Trusted by millions

Cons

No chat in free tier

Supported Platforms

Windows

macOS

Linux

Web

API

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