GitHub’s Copilot Enterprise is now widely accessible at $39 per month.
GitHub’s announcement of Copilot Enterprise marks the general availability of its code completion tool and developer-focused chatbot tailored for large enterprises. Priced at $39 per month, Copilot Enterprise builds upon the features of the existing Business plan, including IP indemnity, while introducing several critical functionalities aimed at larger teams.
A standout feature of Copilot Enterprise is its ability to access an organization’s internal code repository and knowledge base. This enables new developers to quickly familiarize themselves with the organization’s specific processes and workflows. Additionally, Copilot now integrates with Microsoft’s Bing search engine (currently in beta), providing developers with comprehensive search capabilities to complement their coding experience.
Furthermore, GitHub plans to introduce the capability for users to fine-tune Copilot’s models based on their team’s existing codebase. This feature will empower teams to customize Copilot’s suggestions and recommendations to align with their unique coding conventions and practices.
By leveraging Copilot Enterprise, developers can seamlessly navigate complex codebases and workflows, accelerating their productivity within the organization. With its combination of code completion and process guidance, Copilot Enterprise aims to streamline the onboarding process for new developers and enhance collaboration within large development teams.
The integration of Copilot with GitHub repositories containing internal documentation marks a significant advancement, as it enables the tool to leverage organizational knowledge and processes. GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke highlighted the importance of this feature, noting that many developers encounter differences in workflows and dependencies when working within organizations compared to open source projects. By accessing internal information stored in GitHub repositories, Copilot can provide tailored assistance to developers navigating these unique environments.
Moreover, the integration of Microsoft’s Bing search engine with Copilot adds another layer of functionality, allowing developers to retrieve up-to-date information on topics such as open source libraries or APIs. While this feature is currently exclusive to the Enterprise version of Copilot, Dohmke hinted at the possibility of extending it to other editions in the future. Given the potential value it offers to developers across different tiers, it wouldn’t be surprising if GitHub eventually makes this capability available to a wider audience.
Overall, these enhancements reflect GitHub’s commitment to providing developers with comprehensive tools and resources to streamline their workflows and enhance productivity, both within organizations and in the broader development community.
