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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.

Tags

#xcode#macos#github-copilot#codeium#chatgpt#open-source

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