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GitHub Copilot integration for Xcode that adds code completion, chat, agent mode and code review for Swift and Objective-C projects.

Open-source alternative to:Xcode Intelligence

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What is it?

GitHub Copilot for Xcode brings GitHub Copilot into Apple's Xcode IDE for Swift, Objective-C, iOS and macOS development. It runs as a macOS app with an Xcode Source Editor Extension, offering inline code completions triggered by typing or by natural language comments, plus a chat panel for asking questions about code.

Agent Mode lets Copilot edit files directly, run terminal commands and view their output, search the codebase, and create new files and directories. It can also run Model Context Protocol (MCP) tools that the user configures. The project additionally lists Next Edit Suggestions, Code Review and Copilot Vision among its features.

Installation requires macOS 13 or later, Xcode 14 or later and a GitHub account. The app can be installed via Homebrew cask or from a DMG release, and it requires Accessibility, background item and Xcode extension permissions to function.

Key features

  • 01Inline code completions triggered by typing or natural language comments
  • 02Chat panel for asking questions about code in Xcode
  • 03Agent Mode that edits files, runs terminal commands and creates new files
  • 04Support for Model Context Protocol (MCP) tools
  • 05Next Edit Suggestions and Code Review

Use cases

  • Writing Swift or Objective-C code in Xcode with AI-generated completions
  • Asking Copilot to explain or refactor code inside the Xcode editor
  • Delegating multi-file feature work or bug fixes to Agent Mode

Quick start

  1. 1

    Install via Homebrew

    brew install --cask github-copilot-for-xcode
  2. 2

    Open the app from Applications and accept the security warning

  3. 3

    Grant Accessibility and enable the Xcode Source Editor Extension permission, then sign in to GitHub Copilot

  4. 4

    Open Xcode and verify the GitHub Copilot menu under Editor

Things to know

  • Requires macOS 13+ and Xcode 14+, so it works only on Apple platforms.
  • Needs a GitHub account with Copilot access.
  • Requires several manual macOS permissions (Background, Accessibility, Xcode Source Editor Extension).

Topics

#xcode#swift#github-copilot#code-completion#ai-assistant#macos#ios#intelligence#objective-c#swiftui

FAQ

What is CopilotForXcode?
GitHub Copilot integration for Xcode that adds code completion, chat, agent mode and code review for Swift and Objective-C projects. GitHub Copilot for Xcode brings GitHub Copilot into Apple's Xcode IDE for Swift, Objective-C, iOS and macOS development. It runs as a macOS app with an Xcode Source Editor Extension, offering inline code completions triggered by typing or by natural language comments, plus a chat panel for asking questions about code.
Is CopilotForXcode free to use? What license does it have?
CopilotForXcode is open source under the MIT license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.
Is CopilotForXcode still maintained?
Actively maintained. The last commit to CopilotForXcode was on Oct 19, 2026.
What can I use CopilotForXcode for?
Writing Swift or Objective-C code in Xcode with AI-generated completions Asking Copilot to explain or refactor code inside the Xcode editor Delegating multi-file feature work or bug fixes to Agent Mode
How do I install CopilotForXcode?
Install via Homebrew: brew install --cask github-copilot-for-xcode Open the app from Applications and accept the security warning Grant Accessibility and enable the Xcode Source Editor Extension permission, then sign in to GitHub Copilot Open Xcode and verify the GitHub Copilot menu under Editor
Where can I get CopilotForXcode?
The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/github/CopilotForXcode

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