VS Code + GitHub Copilot Free
Microsoft's open-source editor with built-in GitHub Copilot chat, agent mode and inline suggestions; also supports your own model keys.
- License
- MIT (Code - OSS); Copilot proprietary
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Own API keys
- Yes
- Checked
- 2026-09-24
VS Code + GitHub Copilot Free works with OpenAI-compatible APIs. Grab a free key and a model from the catalog: for coding · for agents · providers and base URLs
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FAQ
Is VS Code + GitHub Copilot Free free?
Copilot Free: 2,000 inline completions per month plus limited chat and agent usage with automatic model selection; your own API keys and local models (Ollama) work in chat without a Copilot plan.
Does VS Code + GitHub Copilot Free work with free models?
Yes. It supports your own keys and OpenAI-compatible APIs, so you can plug in free models from OpenRouter, Groq, NVIDIA Build, or a local Ollama.
What license does VS Code + GitHub Copilot Free use?
MIT (Code - OSS); Copilot proprietary. There is a free tier and paid plans.