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Github Copilot

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vm0-ai
github-copilot

GitHub Copilot API for AI coding assistance. Use when user mentions "Copilot", "GitHub Copilot", "AI coding", or asks about Copilot features.

Overview

Publishervm0-ai
Repositoryvm0-skills
Skill namegithub-copilot
Stars
76
Forks
18
Bundled files
Instructions only
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  • Markdown instructions

    A SKILL.md file the model loads on demand, so it only costs tokens when a request actually matches.

  • Works with any LLM

    AI skills are plain Markdown, not provider-specific code, so this works with GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model.

  • Self-contained

    Everything the model needs lives in the instructions — no extra files to sync.

  • Open source

    Published by vm0-ai on GitHub. Read the source before you install it.

Installation

Install the Github Copilot AI skill in TypingMind to use it with any LLM, or drop it into another agent that reads SKILL.md.

1

Install in TypingMind

TypingMind installs a skill straight from its GitHub folder — it reads SKILL.md, bundles the resource files, and stores the result locally.

  1. Open the app and go to Plugins → Skills.
  2. Choose "Install from GitHub".
  3. Paste the skill folder URL below and confirm.
  4. Enable the skill in any chat where you want it available.
Plugins → Skills → Add skill → From GitHub URL, then paste the folder URL and press Continue.
2

Install in another agent

Any agent that reads the Agent Skills format can use this skill — copy the folder into that agent's skills directory.

Claude Code — .claude/skills
git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/vm0-ai/vm0-skills.git /tmp/vm0-skills
mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r /tmp/vm0-skills/github-copilot .claude/skills/github-copilot
Restart Claude Code after copying so it picks up the new skill.

Use it in TypingMind

Enable Github Copilot in any TypingMind chat and the model takes it from there. Its name and description sit in the system prompt, and the moment a request matches, the model loads the full instructions itself — you never invoke it by hand, and it costs no tokens until it is actually used.

The model loads Github Copilot on its own as soon as a request matches it.

Works with any AI model

AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so Github Copilot is not tied to the model it was written for. Install it once in TypingMind and use it with GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama, or a local model you run yourself — all on your own API keys.

  • Loaded only when it is needed

    The system prompt carries just the name and description. The instructions are fetched on the first matching request, so an idle skill costs nothing.

  • Switch models mid-chat

    Because the skill is instructions rather than code, changing model does not break it — the next model reads the same SKILL.md.

Skill instructions

This is the SKILL.md content the model loads. Read it before installing — a skill is instructions your model will follow.

Troubleshooting

If requests fail, run okou doctor check-connector --env-name GITHUB_TOKEN or okou doctor check-connector --url https://api.github.com/orgs/your-org/copilot/billing --method GET

How to Use

All examples below assume you have GITHUB_TOKEN set.

Base URL: https://api.github.com

Required headers:

  • Authorization: Bearer ${GITHUB_TOKEN}
  • Accept: application/vnd.github+json
  • X-GitHub-Api-Version: 2022-11-28

1. Get Copilot Billing Information

Get seat breakdown and settings for an organization. Replace your-org-name with your organization name:

bash
curl -s -X GET "https://api.github.com/orgs/your-org-name/copilot/billing" --header "Authorization: Bearer $GITHUB_TOKEN" --header "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" --header "X-GitHub-Api-Version: 2022-11-28"

Response:

json
{
  "seat_breakdown": {
  "total": 12,
  "added_this_cycle": 2,
  "pending_cancellation": 0,
  "pending_invitation": 1,
  "active_this_cycle": 12,
  "inactive_this_cycle": 0
  },
  "seat_management_setting": "assign_selected",
  "public_code_suggestions": "block"
}

2. List All Copilot Seat Assignments

Get all users with Copilot seats. Replace your-org-name with your organization name:

bash
curl -s -X GET "https://api.github.com/orgs/your-org-name/copilot/billing/seats?per_page=50" --header "Authorization: Bearer $GITHUB_TOKEN" --header "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" --header "X-GitHub-Api-Version: 2022-11-28" | jq '.seats[] | {login: .assignee.login, last_activity: .last_activity_at}'

3. Get Copilot Seat Details for a User

Get specific user's Copilot seat information. Replace your-org-name with your organization name and username with the target username:

bash
curl -s -X GET "https://api.github.com/orgs/your-org-name/members/username/copilot" --header "Authorization: Bearer $GITHUB_TOKEN" --header "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" --header "X-GitHub-Api-Version: 2022-11-28"

4. Add Users to Copilot Subscription

Assign Copilot seats to specific users. Replace your-org-name with your organization name:

Write to /tmp/github_copilot_request.json:

json
{
  "selected_usernames": ["user1", "user2"]
}

Then run:

bash
curl -s -X POST "https://api.github.com/orgs/your-org-name/copilot/billing/selected_users" --header "Authorization: Bearer $GITHUB_TOKEN" --header "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" --header "X-GitHub-Api-Version: 2022-11-28" --header "Content-Type: application/json" -d @/tmp/github_copilot_request.json

Response:

json
{
  "seats_created": 2
}

5. Remove Users from Copilot Subscription

Remove Copilot seats from specific users. Replace your-org-name with your organization name:

Write to /tmp/github_copilot_request.json:

json
{
  "selected_usernames": ["user1", "user2"]
}

Then run:

bash
curl -s -X DELETE "https://api.github.com/orgs/your-org-name/copilot/billing/selected_users" --header "Authorization: Bearer $GITHUB_TOKEN" --header "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" --header "X-GitHub-Api-Version: 2022-11-28" --header "Content-Type: application/json" -d @/tmp/github_copilot_request.json

Response:

json
{
  "seats_cancelled": 2
}

6. Add Teams to Copilot Subscription

Assign Copilot to entire teams. Replace your-org-name with your organization name:

Write to /tmp/github_copilot_request.json:

json
{
  "selected_teams": ["engineering", "design"]
}

Then run:

bash
curl -s -X POST "https://api.github.com/orgs/your-org-name/copilot/billing/selected_teams" --header "Authorization: Bearer $GITHUB_TOKEN" --header "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" --header "X-GitHub-Api-Version: 2022-11-28" --header "Content-Type: application/json" -d @/tmp/github_copilot_request.json

7. Remove Teams from Copilot Subscription

Remove Copilot from teams. Replace your-org-name with your organization name:

Write to /tmp/github_copilot_request.json:

json
{
  "selected_teams": ["engineering"]
}

Then run:

bash
curl -s -X DELETE "https://api.github.com/orgs/your-org-name/copilot/billing/selected_teams" --header "Authorization: Bearer $GITHUB_TOKEN" --header "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" --header "X-GitHub-Api-Version: 2022-11-28" --header "Content-Type: application/json" -d @/tmp/github_copilot_request.json

8. Get Copilot Usage Metrics for Organization

Get usage statistics (requires 5+ active users). Replace your-org-name with your organization name:

bash
curl -s -X GET "https://api.github.com/orgs/your-org-name/copilot/metrics?per_page=7" --header "Authorization: Bearer $GITHUB_TOKEN" --header "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" --header "X-GitHub-Api-Version: 2022-11-28" | jq '.[] | {date, total_active_users, total_engaged_users}'

Response:

json
{
  "date": "2024-06-24",
  "total_active_users": 24,
  "total_engaged_users": 20
}

9. Get Copilot Metrics for a Team

Get team-specific usage metrics. Replace your-org-name with your organization name and team-name with the target team:

bash
curl -s -X GET "https://api.github.com/orgs/your-org-name/team/team-name/copilot/metrics" --header "Authorization: Bearer $GITHUB_TOKEN" --header "Accept: application/vnd.github+json" --header "X-GitHub-Api-Version: 2022-11-28"

Metrics Data Structure

The metrics response includes:

FieldDescription
total_active_usersUsers with Copilot activity
total_engaged_usersUsers who accepted suggestions
copilot_ide_code_completionsCode completion stats by language/editor
copilot_ide_chatIDE chat usage stats
copilot_dotcom_chatGitHub.com chat usage
copilot_dotcom_pull_requestsPR summary usage

Guidelines

  1. Requires Copilot Business/Enterprise: Free tier users cannot use this API
  2. Metrics need 5+ users: Usage metrics only available with 5+ active Copilot users
  3. Data retention: Metrics available for up to 100 days
  4. Rate limits: Standard GitHub API rate limits apply
  5. API in preview: Some endpoints may change

Frequently asked questions

What does the Github Copilot AI skill do?

GitHub Copilot API for AI coding assistance. Use when user mentions "Copilot", "GitHub Copilot", "AI coding", or asks about Copilot features.

Why use Github Copilot on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. Github Copilot is plain Markdown rather than provider-specific code, so the same skill runs on GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model — and you can switch model mid-chat without it breaking. TypingMind runs on your own API keys, so you pay providers directly instead of a per-seat subscription, and your skills and chats stay in your own storage.

How do I install Github Copilot in TypingMind?

Open Plugins → Skills → Install from GitHub in TypingMind and paste https://github.com/vm0-ai/vm0-skills/tree/main/github-copilot. TypingMind reads its SKILL.md and installs it as a skill you can enable per chat.

Which AI models can use Github Copilot?

Any model you connect in TypingMind. AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and local models can all load this skill when a request matches it.

How many AI models can I use with Github Copilot?

As many as you like. As long as a model supports skills, you can use Github Copilot with it — GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama and more — all on TypingMind with your own API keys.

Is the Github Copilot AI skill free?

It is published on GitHub by vm0-ai. Check the repository for licensing terms. You only pay your own AI provider for the tokens you use.

What are AI skills?

An AI skill is a reusable instruction bundle that teaches an AI model how to do one specific task. It follows the open Agent Skills format: a SKILL.md file with a name and description, plus any scripts, templates or reference files the model may need. The model reads the instructions only when your request matches the skill, so an installed skill costs nothing until it is used.

How are AI skills different from plugins or MCP servers?

A plugin or MCP server gives a model new tools to call — code that runs somewhere and returns a result. An AI skill gives the model knowledge and process instead: how to approach a task, which steps to follow, what good output looks like. Skills are plain Markdown, so they need no server, no API key and no runtime, and they work with any model.

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