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How to Install GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio

Updated on:
June 5, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to install GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio.

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Here’s how to Install GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio: 

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  1. Click the gear icon at the bottom left to open settings and dive into extensions.
  2. Select "Extensions" from the menu to browse what's available for Visual Studio.
  3. Type "GitHub Copilot" in the search bar to locate the official extension.
  4. Click 'Install' to set up and install GitHub.
  5. Click "Allow" to grant permissions and let Copilot do its thing.
  6. Mark the setup steps as "Done" to wrap up your GitHub Copilot installation.

📌 Why this matters

Installing GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio transforms your coding experience from writing every line manually to having an AI pair programmer suggest entire functions, complete boilerplate code, and even generate complex algorithms based on your comments.

Beyond just autocomplete, Copilot learns your coding patterns and project context, meaning it gets better at predicting what you need as you work. This creates a compounding effect where you spend less time on repetitive tasks and more time solving interesting problems, effectively multiplying your development velocity.

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