GitHub Copilot X is an innovative AI-powered software development tool that offers chat and terminal interfaces, pull request support, and early adoption of OpenAI's GPT-4. It is designed to seamlessly integrate into the developer's workflow, providing AI assistance at every stage of the development process. As an extension of the existing GitHub Copilot tool, Copilot X aims to enhance its capabilities by generating AI-assisted PR descriptions, missing unit tests, and automating workflow.
One of Copilot X's standout features is its personalized documentation, which delivers inline citations and technical answers to help developers learn and reduce the time spent searching. Additionally, Copilot X tracks the developer's work and suggests comments, enabling reviewers to reason about changes with a code walkthrough. The X in Copilot X represents its extension across the developer's workflow and demonstrates GitHub's commitment to empowering developers in the age of AI.
Although Copilot X is not currently available from GitHub, it is part of their vision for the future of AI-powered software development. Developers can sign up for the waitlist to preview Copilot X's features. Once selected, developers can experience Copilot X's beta or technical preview, which research shows to be highly efficient, increasing productivity and accelerating the development process.
