GitHub Copilot X not Working? Here's how We Fixed It

GitHub Copilot X is a coding assistant that can be integrated into different platforms, but some users complain that the tool is not working.

This can be due to different factors and can sometimes be fixed with minor tweaks. This guide will show you how to solve this problem for good and get the tool working again.

Why is my GitHub Copilot X not working?

Below are some of the factors that can cause the GitHub Copilot X tool not to work on your IDE:

• Outdated IDE: One of the major reasons for this issue is an outdated IDE version. You need to update the app to the latest version to solve the problem.
• Issues with VS Code: Some users have found this problem to be down to problems with the VS Code app. You need to uninstall the app and reinstall it from official sources.

How can I fix GitHub Copilot X if it’s not working?

Before proceeding to the fixes in this section, below are some of the basic troubleshooting steps you need to try:

• Reload VS Code.
• Re-sign into your GitHub account in VS Code.

If these do not work, you can now delve into the solutions below:

1. Update your IDE

1. Launch the VS Code app.
2. Click the Help tab at the top.
3. Finally, select Check for updates and install all available updates.
   

If GitHub Copilot X is not working, it might be because your IDE is outdated. While platforms like VS Code install updates automatically when they are available, you can sometimes miss out on them.

Hence, it is good practice to manually search for and install updates once in a while.

2. Use a previous version of GitHub Copilot X

1. Launch VS Code and click the Extension tab at the top.
2. Search for GitHub Copilot and click on it.
   
3. Now, click the Uninstall dropdown and select Install Another Version.
   
4. Choose a version older than your current one and wait for the installation process to complete.
5. Finally, reload your VS Code.

Some users have reported that only the latest versions of GitHub Copilot X are not working on their PCs. So, switching to an older version effectively solved the problem for them.

3. Change VS Code setting

1. Launch VS Code and click the bell icon in the bottom right corner.
2. Select Agree when prompted.
   
3. Finally, reload VS Code and check if the issue persists.

In some cases, GitHub Copilot X might not be working because you did not agree to the necessary notification settings during setup. Following the steps above should help you correct that and get the suggestions working.

4. Uninstall VS Code and clear its data

1. Press the Windows key + R, type control panel, and click the OK button.
   
2. Choose Uninstall a program under the Programs option.
   
3. Now, right-click VS Code and select the Uninstall option.
   
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the removal process.
5. Next, press the Windows key + R, %APPDATA%\Code, and click OK.
6. Delete the Code folder.
7. Now, press the Windows key + R again, type %USERPROFILE%\.vscode, and click OK.
8. Delete the .vscode folder.
9. Finally, go to the official website to download VS Code again.

Sometimes, the GitHub Copilot X not working issue can be due to problems with your IDE. The quickest way to fix this is to uninstall VS Code, clear its data, and reinstall it from official sources.

We have reached the end of this detailed guide on how to fix GitHub Copilot X if it’s not working. While the issue can be pretty frustrating, you should be able to fix it for good with the solutions above.

If you want to know how to host files on GitHub, check our detailed guide to fix it quickly.

In case issues with Copilot still persist, you can give Blackbox AI a try, it might be even faster and better. As for Copilot, we have a new guide on Something went wrong error in Copilot, so you might want to check it out.

Feel free to let us know the solution that helped you fix this issue in the comments below.