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copilot.vim
Inline GitHub Copilot code suggestions for Vim and Neovim
- Stars
- 11.7k
- License
- custom license
- Last commit
- Jan 2026
- Language
- Vim Script
11,322 on 25 Mar 202611,694 on 14 Oct 2026
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Overview
Vim and Neovim plugin that shows GitHub Copilot completions inline as you type, built from comments and method names. Suggestions are accepted with Tab. It needs Node.js and an active Copilot subscription, including the Free tier, and is set up with `:Copilot setup`.
Who it is for: Vim and Neovim users who already have or want a GitHub Copilot subscription
Strengths
- Works in both Vim (9.0.0185 or newer) and Neovim
- Installs with any plugin manager or a plain git clone into the pack directory
- Inline suggestions accepted with Tab; built-in help via `:help copilot`
- Copilot Free tier is available for sign-up
Weaknesses
- Requires a GitHub Copilot subscription and a connection to the hosted service
- Needs Node.js (and NPM) installed separately
- Inline completion only; the README mentions no repo-wide agent features
- License not identified (NOASSERTION); README lists no supported models
What it needs
- no GPU
- Needs Node.js, NPM, GitHub Copilot subscription, Vim 9.0.0185+ or Neovim
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