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copilotforxcode
GitHub Copilot chat, agent mode and completions inside Xcode
- Stars
- 6.4k
- License
- MIT
- Last commit
- Sep 2026
- Last release
- Aug 2026
- Language
- Swift
5,875 on 21 Apr 20266,386 on 10 Nov 2026
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Overview
A macOS host app plus Xcode Source Editor extension that adds GitHub Copilot inline completions, chat and an agent mode to Xcode. Agent mode can edit files, run terminal commands, search the codebase and call configured MCP tools. It requires a GitHub account and signs in with a device code flow.
Who it is for: Swift and Objective-C developers who want Copilot inside Xcode
Strengths
- Lives in Xcode's Editor menu with configurable key bindings; tab accepts suggestions
- Agent mode edits files, runs terminal commands and supports user-configured MCP tools
- Installs via Homebrew cask or dmg, with in-app update checks
- MIT-licensed client with a release in August 2026
Weaknesses
- Needs a GitHub account; the Copilot service behind it is hosted, not self-hostable
- Requires Background, Accessibility and Xcode Source Editor Extension permissions
- Xcode must be restarted after each update
- Xcode's Predictive code completion should be disabled to avoid conflicts
What it needs
- no GPU
- Needs GitHub account, GitHub Copilot service, macOS 13+, Xcode 14+
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