Introducing GitHub Copilot for Azure in VS Code

We are excited to announce the public preview. GitHub Copilot for Azure – A new addition to the toolkit that seamlessly integrates with GitHub Copilot Chat in VS Code. Think of it as your personal assistant for navigating the Azure cloud. Instead of switching between your IDE and the Azure portal to manage your infrastructure or search for commands and arguments, focus on what you do best: write code. Whether you’re provisioning a service or deploying an app, just ask. @azure GitHub Copilot Chat lets you do everything right within the editor.

You can get started right away by installing. GitHub Copilot for Azure On the VS Code Marketplace!

GitHub Copilot for Azure can help…

Learn about Azure

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GitHub Copilot for Azure makes it easy to learn about Azure services, whether you’re new to the platform or a seasoned expert. Get the latest relevant documentation, such as Azure OpenAI models, answers to Azure AI search, and even pricing approaches for services like Azure SQL, all within your coding environment. Instead of searching multiple sources, @azure We display the information you need right away, allowing you to understand our main services without leaving the editor. This makes it extremely convenient for developers just getting started with Azure, helping them grasp complex concepts more quickly, while saving time for experienced developers who need quick notifications or details about the latest services and features.

Suggested Prompts for Learning

• @azure Please explain Azure AI Search in detail.
• @azure What Azure services can I run my containers on?

Deploying

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GitHub Copilot for Azure takes the hassle out of deploying apps by guiding you through tasks like setting up resources or automating deployments. Whether you’re building a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) app in Python, creating a CI/CD pipeline, or deploying a project using the Azure Developer CLI (azd), @azure We can suggest app templates, correct commands, and configurations right from the code editor. You don’t need to search for sample applications or find CLI commands or YAML syntax. @azure We’ll fill in the blanks for you. This is especially useful when you need to spin up or tear down a service quickly, saving you time and allowing you to focus on writing great code instead of managing infrastructure.

Recommended Message for Deployment

• @azure Can you help me build a RAG chat app using GPT-4o?
• @azure Please list the regions where GPT-4o is available.

problem solving

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Sometimes things go wrong. GitHub Copilot for Azure provides quick insight into performance and resource issues in your applications, simplifying diagnosis and troubleshooting.

Whether you’re trying to figure out why your Kubernetes cluster is slow or finding the root cause of those pesky 500 errors on your website, @azure can help. It helps by performing diagnostics, searching logs, and alerting you to potential problems without having to search through documents or run multiple checks manually. This speeds up the troubleshooting process, allows you to focus on the problem faster, and gets your app or service back up to full speed without frustration.

Based on this, @azure It not only helps you identify problems, but it also actively helps you solve them. After pinpointing the cause of the resource or app issue, @azure They can suggest solutions such as optimizing configuration, scaling resources, or fixing code that causes 500 errors. For example, if your Kubernetes cluster is running slowly. @azure They may recommend changes to deployment settings or resource limits. If you’re dealing with quota exhaustion or performance bottlenecks, we can provide tips on how to scale efficiently. Essentially, @azure It’s an essential tool for diagnosing and resolving issues, so you can focus on improving your app instead of spending hours troubleshooting.

Suggested prompts for troubleshooting

• @azure why is it mine? Really important website Is your web app running slowly?
• @azure are there any errors in my logs? Super cool demo Container app?

in operation

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After troubleshooting, GitHub Copilot for Azure also helps you gain complete visibility into resource operations. After troubleshooting, it is important to ensure that resources are being used correctly. @azure Makes this easy. For example, you can quickly ask: @azure Request the number of Azure OpenAI deployments you have or the number of storage accounts in eastus sorted by size. Instant access to resource data helps you identify over-provisioned resources, rebalance workloads, or fine-tune configurations to optimize your setup without leaving your coding environment. By streamlining your resource management process and ensuring everything runs smoothly, it not only resolves issues but also prevents new ones from emerging.

Suggested prompts for operation

• @azure How many web app plans with free tier are distributed in groups sorted by region from highest to lowest?
• @azure How do I list all pods in an AKS cluster?

Slash commands give you more control

GitHub Copilot for Azure is a new feature that sometimes doesn’t understand what you want, but it has slash commands that you can use to specify your intent.

• @azure /helpto see what there are @azure can do
• @azure /learnLearn about Azure
• @azure /resourcesInformation about Azure resources
• @azure /diagnose To figure out what’s wrong with your application
• @azure /changeTenantTo select the Azure tenant you want to use

Get started now!

GitHub Copilot for Azure is currently in public preview and can be installed from the VS Code Marketplace. Get GitHub Copilot for Azure

share your thoughts

We want to know what you think, good or bad! Let us know by using the “Thumbs Up” and “Thumbs Down” buttons. Then you can open an issue at: GitHub repository. We’d love to hear from you about how we can help and improve your Azure journey.