GitHub Copilot Errors & Fixes
GitHub Copilot issues often stem from authentication, IDE extension versions, or organization policy restrictions. These guides cover VS Code, JetBrains, and Neovim integrations with version-specific notes.
GitHub Copilot is an AI pair programmer developed by GitHub (Microsoft) in collaboration with OpenAI. It provides code suggestions, autocompletion, and natural language-to-code generation directly in VS Code, JetBrains, Neovim, and other editors. It requires a GitHub Copilot Individual or Business subscription.
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Before you start — quick checks
Most GitHub Copilot errors are resolved by one of these quick steps before opening a full guide:
If none of these help, browse the specific guides below or visit GitHub Support.
All GitHub Copilot error guides
GitHub Copilot Chat Not Opening or Showing Blank Screen — How to Fix
Fix GitHub Copilot Chat not opening or showing a blank screen in VS Code or JetBrains. Follow these steps to restore your Copilot Chat panel fast.
GitHub Copilot Low Quality Suggestions — How to Fix
GitHub Copilot generating irrelevant or incorrect code? Learn how to fix low quality suggestions with better comments, context files, and Copilot Chat.
GitHub Copilot Not Working in JetBrains IDEs — How to Fix It
Fix GitHub Copilot not showing suggestions in IntelliJ or PyCharm. Update the plugin, check activation settings, and get Copilot working in minutes.
GitHub Copilot Subscription Not Active — How to Fix It
VS Code shows Copilot subscription not active even though you're paying? Follow these 4 steps to reactivate Copilot and get back to coding fast.
GitHub Copilot Not Suggesting Code — How to Fix Missing Inline Suggestions
Fix GitHub Copilot when inline suggestions stop appearing. Step-by-step solutions to restore ghost text completions in VS Code instantly.