Microsoft's code hosting platform, GitHub, has introduced a new initiative by launching the GitHub Copilot Free subscription service. This service allows developers to use the AI features of GitHub Copilot for free within the Visual Studio Code (VS Code) code editor.
Previously, GitHub announced that the number of developers on its platform had surpassed 150 million. The free access now means that these 150 million developers can experience the convenience of AI-assisted programming in VS Code.
The GitHub Copilot Free subscription lets developers choose between using Anthropic's Claude 3.5 Sonnet model or OpenAI's GPT-4o model. Within the free tier, developers can enjoy up to 2,000 code generation and completion services per month, as well as 50 chat information services. These services include answering programming questions, explaining existing code, debugging, and performing cross-file edits, among other features. The subscription also supports third-party agents for Copilot.
This move will further promote the application of AI technology in the field of programming, providing developers with more intelligent and efficient coding assistance tools.
