Get GitHub Copilot running in minutes. Learn how to install the extension in VS Code and set up your account.
GitHub Copilot is an AI pair programmer that helps you write code faster. As a designer, it's a powerful tool for turning your design ideas into interactive prototypes. Let's get it installed!
What You'll Need
- VS Code (free download from code.visualstudio.com)
- A GitHub account (free at github.com)
- About 5 minutes
Installation Steps
Open VS Code Extensions
Click the Extensions icon in the left sidebar (looks like four squares), or press Ctrl+Shift+X (Windows) / Cmd+Shift+X (Mac)
Search for GitHub Copilot
Type "GitHub Copilot" in the search box and click the first result from GitHub
Click Install
Click the green "Install" button. VS Code will download and install the extension.
Sign in with GitHub
After installation, you'll be prompted to sign in. Click "Sign in with GitHub" and authorize Copilot to use your account.
You're Ready!
Once signed in, you'll see a small Copilot icon in VS Code. You're now ready to use AI-powered code suggestions!
GitHub Copilot offers a free trial (60 minutes per month). After the trial, it's $10/month or $100/year. Individual plans are available—check github.com/copilot/plans for current pricing.