To use GitHub Copilot in PyCharm, you need to have a GitHub account with an active Copilot subscription (or trial), install the official plugin in PyCharm, and then authorize it with your GitHub account. Here’s how to do it:
- Head to the PyCharm dashboard and click on 'Plugins.
- Switch over to the 'Marketplace' tab to browse available plugins.
- Type GitHub Copilot in the search bar and find the official plugin by GitHub.
- Hit the 'Install' button next to the GitHub Copilot plugin to get it on your system.
- Click 'Accept' to proceed with the installation.
- Now, click 'Sign in to GitHub' to connect your account.
- In your browser, click 'Continue' to authenticate with GitHub.
- Select 'Authorize GitHub' to grant PyCharm access to GitHub Copilot.
- Once you're authorized, click 'Open GitHub Copilot Chat' to start using it.
- Start typing your code or a comment about what you need. The copilot will suggest completions in gray.
