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GitHub Copilot for Xcode for Mac

Xcode extension for GitHub Copilot

Quick answer: GitHub Copilot for Xcode is a developer tool for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask github-copilot-for-xcode. The project is open source. It has 536 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What GitHub Copilot for Xcode is

GitHub Copilot for Xcode is a developer tool for macOS: xcode extension 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/CopilotForXcode.

How to install GitHub Copilot for Xcode

  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-for-xcode.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install GitHub Copilot for Xcode on Mac?

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

Is GitHub Copilot for Xcode open source?

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

Does GitHub Copilot for Xcode run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is GitHub Copilot for Xcode?

It was installed 536 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1480 in this catalogue.

What version of GitHub Copilot for Xcode is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.51.0.