Copilot for Xcode
Xcode extension for AI code suggestions and chat
Copilot for Xcode is an open-source Xcode Source Editor Extension for macOS, maintained by the GitHub user intitni, that brings AI code suggestions and chat into Apple's IDE. The project describes itself as the first GitHub Copilot, Codeium and ChatGPT Xcode extension. It offers code suggestions from GitHub Copilot and Codeium, a chat panel powered by ChatGPT, a prompt-to-code Modification feature, and custom commands. The code is released under the MIT licence. The extension itself carries no listed price, but using it needs an account or key from one of those providers, such as a GitHub Copilot subscription or an OpenAI API key.
- Filed under
- Code Assistance
- Pricing
- Free
- Platforms
- desktop
- Last updated
- November 10, 2026
What Copilot for Xcode does
- Code suggestions. Inline suggestions in Xcode powered by GitHub Copilot or Codeium.
- Chat panel. A ChatGPT-powered chat panel for asking questions about code inside Xcode.
- Prompt-to-code modification. The Modification feature edits selected code from a natural-language prompt.
- Custom commands. Users can define their own reusable commands.
Who it’s for
- Xcode developers who want Copilot-style suggestions in Apple's IDE
- Developers who already hold a GitHub Copilot, Codeium or OpenAI key
Copilot for Xcode pricing
Free, MIT-licensed open-source software; underlying GitHub Copilot, Codeium or OpenAI services are billed separately by those providers
As listed on November 9, 2026. Check github.com for current prices.
Things to know
- Works only with Xcode on macOS
- Requires a separate GitHub Copilot, Codeium or OpenAI account or key
- Maintained by a single developer; donations are accepted via Buy Me A Coffee
Quick answers
- What is Copilot for Xcode?
- Copilot for Xcode is an open-source Xcode Source Editor Extension for macOS, maintained by the GitHub user intitni, that brings AI code suggestions and chat into Apple's IDE.
- Is Copilot for Xcode free?
- Yes. Copilot for Xcode is free to use. (As listed on November 9, 2026.)
- Who makes Copilot for Xcode?
- Copilot for Xcode is made by intitni.
- Where can you use Copilot for Xcode?
- Copilot for Xcode is available on desktop (apps, editor plugins or browser extensions).
- What are some alternatives to Copilot for Xcode?
- Other tools filed in the same section include Tabby, Codex CLI and Aider.
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