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GitHub Copilot in VS Code Cheat Sheet

Chat with Copilot

⌃⌘I - Open the Chat view to chat with Copilot using natural language.
⇧⌘I - Start a code editing session across files.
⇧⌥⌘L - Open Quick Chat for quick questions.
⌘I - Start Inline Chat directly from the editor.
Type @ to address participants or get domain expertise.

Code Editing Session

⇧⌘I - Open Copilot Edits and apply code changes.
Accept or Discard edits in a multi-file editor.
Attach relevant files to the working set.

Generate Code

Ask Copilot to generate or optimize algorithms.
Insert code into the active editor or a new file.
Attach framework details for better suggestions.

Attach Context

⌘/ - Add context like files or symbols.
Use variables like #editor or #selection to refine prompts.

Code Completions

Start typing to get AI-powered suggestions.
Provide meaningful comments to improve code quality.
Use F2 for AI-driven renaming.

Debug and Fix

/fix - Resolve issues like compiler errors.
/fixTestFailure - Troubleshoot failing tests.
/startDebugging - Configure debugging sessions.

Generate Tests

/tests - Create tests for uncovered code.
/setupTests - Get guidance on test frameworks.

Source Control

Generate commit messages and pull request descriptions.
Ask @github about issues or PRs.

Scaffold Projects

/new - Scaffold a project or file.
/newNotebook - Generate Jupyter notebooks with requirements.