GitHub Copilot

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GitHub Copilot is an AI-powered code generation and completion tool built on different large language models and trained on public code repositories. It provides contextual code suggestions, script automation, and architectural advice across development environments and IDEs.

  • Admin
  • Faculty & Instructors
  • Researchers

What data can go into it

Appropriate Use Guidelines
  • Public Data Allowed
  • Private-Restricted Data Allowed
  • Private-Highly Restricted Data Never
  • Health Information Never

How to access it

Access to GitHub Copilot is opted in on a team basis

Limitations & conditions

  • Students and instructors are encouraged to use github.com with GitHub Education. Please take precautious to secure FERPA protected data and work when integrating any new technology into a classroom setting: https://it.umn.edu/services-technologies/good-practices/github-recommended-privacy-settings