GitHub Copilot
active AI / LLM serviceGitHub Copilot suggestions are usable commercially; prompts from paid plans are not used to train Copilot by default; Business/Enterprise disable training entirely.
GitHub Copilot is GitHub's AI pair programmer. Users own their code including suggestions. Copilot Individual collects prompts but does not train the model on them without opt-in. Copilot Business and Enterprise do not use prompts for training and include IP indemnity.
Basics
- slug
github-copilot- type
- AI / LLM service
- status
- active
- last checked
- 2026-04-18
- official site
- https://github.com/features/copilot
- official docs
- https://docs.github.com/copilot
Rights
→ full Rights page| Key | Value | Condition | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
commercial_use_allowed |
yes | GitHub Copilot Product Specific Terms | 2026-04-18 | |
output_ownership |
yes | GitHub Copilot Product Specific Terms | 2026-04-18 | |
training_use_of_input |
conditional | Individual: off by default. Business / Enterprise: off and cannot be enabled. | GitHub Copilot Trust Center | 2026-04-18 |
Constraints
→ full Constraints page| Key | Value | Condition | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
api_available |
no | No standalone public API; use via IDE / CLI / chat integrations. | GitHub Copilot Trust Center | 2026-04-18 |
Primary sources
→ full Sources page-
Primary official_terms · GitHubGitHub Copilot Product Specific TermsChecked: 2026-04-18
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Primary official_docs · GitHubGitHub Copilot Trust CenterChecked: 2026-04-18
FAQ
Q. Do I own code that Copilot generates?
Yes. Per the Copilot Terms, you are responsible for and own the suggestions Copilot provides.