Microsoft announced a free GitHub Copilot for VS Code

On December 18, 2024, Microsoft introduced a free plan for GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code, making AI-assisted coding more accessible to developers.

Key Features of GitHub Copilot Free:

• Monthly Quota: Users receive 2,000 code completions per month, approximately 80 completions per working day.
• Chat Requests: The plan includes 50 chat requests per month, facilitating interactive assistance.
• AI Models Access: Subscribers can utilize GPT-4o and Claude 3.5 Sonnet models for code generation and assistance.

This initiative aims to integrate GitHub Copilot as a fundamental component of the Visual Studio Code experience, enhancing productivity and streamlining the coding process for developers worldwide. For those requiring higher usage limits, a paid Pro plan is available, offering unlimited access and additional AI models, including o1 and the upcoming Gemini model. To activate GitHub Copilot Free, developers need only a GitHub account, with no trial periods, subscriptions, or credit card information required.  This development underscores Visual Studio Code's commitment to providing advanced, AI-driven coding tools to the developer community. For more details, visit the official announcement.