GitHub Copilot 1.123.0

GitHub Copilot Documentation

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System Requirements

Operating System

• Minimum: Windows 10 (64-bit), macOS High Sierra (or later), or Linux Ubuntu 18.04 (or later)
• Recommended: Windows 11, macOS Big Sur (or later), or Linux Ubuntu Focal (20.04) or later
• Hardware Requirements:
  • CPU: Intel Core i5-9400F (9th Gen) or AMD Ryzen 5 3500U (3000 Series)
  • RAM: At least 8 GB, but 16 GB or more recommended for optimal performance
  • Storage: At least 256 GB SSD; a faster storage drive is recommended
  • GPU: Integrated graphics are sufficient, but a dedicated graphics card can enhance the coding experience

Network and Connectivity Requirements

• Internet Connection: A stable internet connection with a minimum upload speed of 50 Mbps
• Browser Compatibility:
  • Web-based interface compatible with Google Chrome (version 94 or later), Mozilla Firefox (version 90 or later)
  • Note: GitHub Copilot's web interface may not be fully functional in older browsers.

Installation Guide

Installing via Command Line

1. Install the latest version of Node.js from https://nodejs.org/en/download/

2. Run npm install -g @github/copilot to install GitHub Copilot globally.

3. To verify installation, run copilot --version

$ npm install -g @github/copilot

4.  **Common Installation Issues and Solutions**:
    *   **Permission denied**: Run the command with elevated privileges using `sudo` or by running your terminal as an administrator.
        ```bash
$ sudo npm install -g @github/copilot

5. Post-Installation Steps:
   • Configure your environment variables for GitHub Copilot using the settings.json file.

{
"copilot": {
"token": "your-github-token",
"debug": true
}
}

    *   Optionally, customize your code editor or IDE to integrate with GitHub Copilot.

### Technical Architecture
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#### Core Technologies

*   **Language**: C#, Python, Java (with support for other languages being added in future releases)
*   **Frameworks**: ASP.NET Core, Django, Spring Boot
*   **Databases**: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB (for data storage)

#### Software Architecture

GitHub Copilot employs a modular architecture to provide the best possible coding experience.

*   The core component is `copilot`, which handles the intelligent code completion and suggestions.
*   The framework components (`LanguageServer` and `EditorAdapter`) interact with the code editor or IDE to enable seamless integration.
*   Data storage and retrieval are handled through an optimized database system, ensuring efficient and secure data management.

#### Performance Considerations

To provide the best possible user experience, GitHub Copilot is designed for:

*   **Low Latency**: To minimize delays between input and response, a fast network connection with minimal packet loss is required.
*   **High Throughput**: Optimized coding performance is ensured through efficient data processing and caching mechanisms.

### Dependencies
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#### External Libraries

*   **Language Server Protocol (LSP)**: Version 3.16 or later for language-specific code completion support.
*   **Git Integration**: GitHub's Git API for seamless commit and pull request integration.

#### Prerequisite Software

*   Code editor or IDE with LSP support (e.g., Visual Studio Code, IntelliJ IDEA)

### Notes
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*   Always keep your operating system, software, and dependencies up to date to ensure compatibility and security.
*   For a better coding experience, consider enabling Developer Tools in your browser.

By following these guidelines, you can efficiently integrate GitHub Copilot into your development workflow.