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Copilot joins Xcode’s coding assistant
GitHub Copilot now sits inside Xcode’s built-in coding assistant.
The public preview, announced Nov 4, 2026, starts with Xcode 27.3 beta, and the older Copilot for Xcode extension stays available as a separate path.
What changed
You can run Copilot from Xcode’s Intelligence settings instead of only the separate extension. GitHub says all Copilot plans are supported.
What you need
- Xcode 27.3 beta from Apple Developer Downloads
- A Mac on macOS Tahoe 26.6 or later
How to start
In Xcode, open Xcode → Settings → Intelligence and set up GitHub Copilot for the coding assistant. Apple’s “Setting up coding intelligence” guide and the Xcode 27.3 beta release notes cover the details.
Still optional
The existing GitHub Copilot for Xcode extension remains a separate option, so you can keep that workflow if you prefer it. Feedback goes to the GitHub Copilot for Xcode repository or Apple Feedback Assistant.
Source: GitHub Changelog: GitHub Copilot is now available in Xcode’s coding assistant, Nov 4, 2026