You want commit messages that follow the Conventional Commits standard — prefixes like feat, fix, and chore — but typing them manually slows you down. GitHub Copilot can generate these structured messages from your staged changes. This article explains how to configure Copilot to produce Conventional Commits and how to use the Copilot Chat panel … Read more
GitHub Copilot cloud agent can use self-hosted GitHub Actions runners for a project’s build and test environment. This does not host Copilot’s language model on your machine or create a model-fine-tuning service. It gives the agent a place to run development tools, which can also expose your network and credentials if configured carelessly. Start with … Read more
You want to ask questions and get code suggestions directly inside the VS Code integrated terminal without switching to the editor or a separate chat panel. GitHub Copilot Chat now works in the terminal window, letting you generate commands, explain shell output, and debug scripts without leaving your command line. This article explains how to … Read more
When you open a multi-root workspace in VS Code, GitHub Copilot must decide which files and folders to use for context. The default behavior can cause confusion because Copilot does not automatically see all folders in the workspace. This article explains exactly how Copilot handles multi-root workspaces, how to verify its behavior, and how to … Read more
If Copilot refers to a file in .gitignore, it does not necessarily mean the workspace index ignored your rule. VS Code excludes gitignored files from its normal semantic index and search, but opening or selecting content in an ignored file can bring it into context. Previous chat messages, pasted text and tool output can also … Read more
When you use GitHub Copilot inside VS Code notebooks, code suggestions appear differently than in regular editor files. Notebook cells behave as independent code blocks, which changes how Copilot reads context and generates completions. This article explains the exact rules Copilot follows when suggesting code inside Jupyter or .ipynb cells, including how it uses cell … Read more
If GitHub Copilot cannot connect behind a company proxy, configure the supported HTTP proxy route and diagnose authentication or certificate errors separately. Do not add an undocumented Copilot-specific proxy key, disable certificate validation as a routine fix, or put a proxy password into a repository. Confirm the Proxy Requirements First Ask your network administrator for … Read more
If Copilot works in a local Windows folder but not in WSL, first establish whether the failure is in the WSL connection, extension activation, account access or network request. The difference does not prove that a token is stale or that Copilot must be installed twice. Confirm the WSL Session and the Affected Feature Open … Read more
GitHub Copilot Quick Pick is a VS Code command that lets you cycle through alternative code suggestions without leaving your keyboard. When Copilot offers an inline suggestion, you might want to see other completions or reject the current one. The Quick Pick menu displays up to ten alternatives in a dropdown list. This article explains … Read more
Official documentation checked October 14, 2026. On Linux, separate a VS Code startup problem from a Copilot extension, account, or connection problem. The correct fix depends on the failed component. A silent suggestion box does not prove that you need to upgrade glibc, uninstall a package, or delete authentication data. Key takeaways Check the current … Read more