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In this AI tech tip, Brent Laster highlights a hidden feature that makes GitHub Copilot even more accessible. Instead of relying solely on IDE integrations, you can use a free, browser-based Copilot interface directly at github.com/copilot. Brent shares how to take advantage of this tool for writing code, summarizing issues, exploring repositories, and even explaining files, all without leaving your browser. It is a practical way for developers to boost productivity while staying connected to GitHub.
Prompts used in the demo
- Tell me about a particular repository in GitHub
- Show me issues from one of my repositories
- Show me the pull requests from one of my repositories
- Summarize this issue for me
- Explain this file (with attached file)
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