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Github Co-Pilot on VS Code

The document provides guidance on common issues with GitHub Copilot in VS Code, including outdated versions, incomplete sign-ins, conflicting extensions, and corrupted installations, along with solutions for each problem. It also includes a step-by-step installation guide for the GitHub Copilot extension and highlights known conflicting extensions with recommended adjustments. Recommendations to avoid conflicts include customizing keybindings, updating extensions, and disabling problematic extensions when necessary.

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Github Co-Pilot on VS Code

The document provides guidance on common issues with GitHub Copilot in VS Code, including outdated versions, incomplete sign-ins, conflicting extensions, and corrupted installations, along with solutions for each problem. It also includes a step-by-step installation guide for the GitHub Copilot extension and highlights known conflicting extensions with recommended adjustments. Recommendations to avoid conflicts include customizing keybindings, updating extensions, and disabling problematic extensions when necessary.

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GITHUB CO-PILOT ON VS CODE

Common Issues and How to Avoid Them:

1.​ Outdated VS Code Version:


○​ Problem: GitHub Copilot may not function correctly with older versions of VS Code.
○​ Solution: Ensure you're using the latest version of VS Code. Update it by navigating to
Help > Check for Updates.
2.​ Incomplete Sign-In Process:
○​ Problem: Users sometimes miss the prompt to sign in to their GitHub account, leading to
inactive Copilot features.
○​ Solution: After installing the extension, if not prompted automatically, manually sign in by
clicking on the Accounts icon in the Activity Bar and selecting "Sign in with GitHub".
3.​ Conflicting Extensions: refer [Appendix 1 - Conflicting extensions]
○​ Problem: Some extensions might interfere with GitHub Copilot's functionality.
○​ Solution: If you experience issues, try disabling other extensions temporarily to identify
any conflicts.
4.​ Corrupted Extension Installation:
○​ Problem: Occasionally, the Copilot extension might not install properly.
○​ Solution: If you encounter installation errors, uninstall the Copilot extension, restart VS
Code, and reinstall the extension.

Step-by-Step Installation Guide:

1.​ Install the GitHub Copilot Extension:


○​ Open VS Code.
○​ Navigate to the Extensions view by clicking on the Extensions icon in the Activity Bar on
the side or pressing Ctrl+Shift+X.
○​ In the search bar, type "GitHub Copilot".
○​ Locate the "GitHub Copilot" extension authored by GitHub and click "Install".
2.​ Sign In to GitHub:
○​ After installation, you should be prompted to sign in to your GitHub account.
○​ If the prompt doesn't appear, click on the Accounts icon in the Activity Bar and select
"Sign in with GitHub".
○​ Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the authentication process.
3.​ Verify the Installation:
○​ Open a new or existing code file in VS Code.
○​ Start typing; if GitHub Copilot is active, you'll see code suggestions appear as you type.
○​ If no suggestions appear, ensure that:
■​ You're connected to the internet.
■​ You're signed in to GitHub within VS Code.
■​ The Copilot extension is enabled.
Appendix 1 - Conflicting extensions

Several Visual Studio Code (VS Code) extensions are known to conflict with GitHub Copilot, potentially
causing issues with its functionality. Notable examples include:

1.​Emmet:
○​ Issue: Conflicts with Copilot's tab completion feature, leading to unexpected behavior
when accepting suggestions.
○​ Solution: Adjust keybindings to prevent overlap or modify Emmet's settings to reduce
conflicts.​
GitHub
2.​R Language Extension (ikuyadeu.r):
○​ Issue: Shares the Ctrl + Enter shortcut with Copilot, causing execution conflicts.
○​ Solution: Customize keybindings in VS Code to assign different shortcuts for each
extension's commands.​
Stack Overflow
3.​Visual Assist:
○​ Issue: Interferes with Copilot Chat's input functionality, preventing text entry.
○​ Solution: Update Visual Assist to the latest version where the conflict has been resolved.​
GitHub
4.​Vim Extension:
○​ Issue: Keybinding conflicts, particularly with the Tab and Escape keys, affecting Copilot's
suggestion acceptance.
○​ Solution: Customize keybindings in either the Vim extension or Copilot to eliminate
overlaps.​
Reddit
5.​IntelliSense:
○​ Issue: Copilot may override or block IntelliSense suggestions.
○​ Solution: Adjust Copilot's settings to prevent it from superseding IntelliSense, ensuring
both function harmoniously.​
GitHub

Recommendations to Avoid Conflicts:

●​ Review and Customize Keybindings: Regularly check for overlapping shortcuts among your
extensions and modify them as needed to ensure each function operates independently.
●​ Update Extensions: Keep all extensions up to date, as developers frequently release patches to
address compatibility issues.
●​ Disable Conflicting Extensions: If conflicts persist, consider disabling the problematic extension
when using Copilot or vice versa, depending on your workflow requirements.

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