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vscode-copilot-chat

AI pair programmer that codes, debugs, and runs tasks in VS Code

Adds an autonomous AI coding agent directly inside Visual Studio Code that plans tasks, edits files, runs terminal commands, and fixes its own errors. Eliminates manual boilerplate, slow debugging sessions, and repetitive refactoring through inline suggestions, chat edits, and agent sessions. Supports custom instructions, reusable skills, subagents, and MCP tools so teams can tailor the AI to their codebase and workflows.
npx skills add microsoft/vscode-copilot-chat --all -g -y

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Frequently Asked Questions

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How to install vscode-copilot-chat?โ–ผ

Run `npx skills add microsoft/vscode-copilot-chat --all -g -y` in your terminal to install all skills in this suite globally.

What does GitHub Copilot Chat do in VS Code?โ–ผ

It gives you an AI coding agent that can plan features, edit multiple files, run commands, and self-correct errors, plus inline suggestions and chat-based edits as you type.

Can I customize how the Copilot agent behaves?โ–ผ

Yes. You can add custom instructions, prompt files, custom agents, hooks, and skills so the AI follows your project's conventions and tooling.

Does Copilot Chat work with Claude and other models?โ–ผ

Yes. It integrates providers like Claude and Codex alongside Copilot's own models, and you can hand tasks between agent types within VS Code.

Do I need coding experience to use Copilot Chat?โ–ผ

Basic familiarity helps, but you can describe tasks in plain English and the agent handles the technical steps, asking for confirmation before running commands.

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