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GitHub Copilot for Mac

Native client for GitHub Copilot

Quick answer: GitHub Copilot is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask github-copilot-app. The project is open source. It has 1,187 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What GitHub Copilot is

GitHub Copilot is a utility for macOS: native client for GitHub Copilot.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/github/app.

How to install GitHub Copilot

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask github-copilot-app.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install GitHub Copilot on Mac?

Run brew install --cask github-copilot-app in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is GitHub Copilot open source?

Yes. The project's source repository is linked from its homepage: github/app.

Does GitHub Copilot run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is GitHub Copilot?

It was installed 1,187 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #934 in this catalogue.

What version of GitHub Copilot is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.1.32.