How to Use Claude in GitHub Copilot: 1-Min Guide

How to Use Claude in GitHub Copilot

Updated on:

June 5, 2026

By:

Madhav Bhandari

Use this interactive demo to learn how to leverage Claude in GitHub Copilot for enhanced coding productivity.

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Here’s how to do it:

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Start by clicking the GitHub Copilot icon in your IDE.
In the chat prompt box, find the model picker and click the dropdown arrow to see your options.
Choose 'Claude' from the list—now your chat sessions run on Claude's capabilities.
Type your question or request directly into the chat bar. Be specific for better results.
Hit the airplane icon to send your prompt—Claude will respond in seconds.

📌 Why this matters

Switching to Claude within GitHub Copilot gives you access to a different reasoning style that excels at nuanced code analysis and architectural discussions. While other models might rush to generate code, Claude tends to ask clarifying questions and consider edge cases before proposing solutions.

This becomes particularly valuable when you're debugging complex issues or need help refactoring legacy code. You're essentially getting a second opinion from an AI that approaches problems differently, often catching considerations that a single model might miss.

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