How to Open GitHub Copilot Chat

Updated on:

June 5, 2026

By:

Madhav Bhandari

Use this interactive demo to learn how to access the GitHub Copilot chat feature.

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Here’s how to do it:

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Open your GitHub Copilot account to get started with AI-powered coding assistance.
Then, select 'Start a Copilot chat'.
Hit 'Start a chat' to confirm and continue.
Great! The Copilot Chat panel is now open. This is where you can ask coding questions and get instant help.

📌 Why this matters

Opening Copilot Chat transforms your coding workflow from isolated problem-solving to having an AI pair programmer at your fingertips. You can ask questions about unfamiliar APIs, debug complex logic, or explore different implementation approaches without leaving your development environment.

The real advantage goes beyond getting answers - the chat maintains context about your specific codebase and coding patterns, making suggestions increasingly relevant to your project's architecture and style as the conversation develops.

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