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GitHub Copilot: API Error / SDK Error
Current Status: Major Outage
Last checked: 17m ago
What We're Seeing Right Now
No recent issues reported. If you're experiencing problems with GitHub Copilot, report below to help the community.
What is this error?
When GitHub Copilot's API or SDK returns an error, your programmatic integration with the service has encountered a problem. This can affect CI/CD pipelines, automated workflows, and custom integrations.
Error Signatures
API errorSDK errorRequest failed500 Internal Server ErrorConnection refusedECONNREFUSEDFetch failedNetwork errorCommon Causes
- GitHub Copilot API servers are down or degraded
- SDK version is outdated or incompatible
- Invalid request format or parameters
- Authentication/API key issue
- Rate limit exceeded on API calls
✓ How to Fix It
- Check GitHub Copilot's API status on this page
- Update your SDK to the latest version
- Verify your API key and permissions
- Check the request format against GitHub Copilot's documentation
- Implement error handling and retries
- Check rate limits on your account
GitHub Copilot Resources:
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OperationalRecent Incidents
CRITICAL✓ Resolved
GitHub Copilot extension hang
VS Code extension unresponsive, autocomplete frozen for many users
6d ago → 6d ago
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GitHub Copilot API down?
Check the live status and reports above.
How do I fix GitHub Copilot SDK errors?
Update your SDK, check your API key, and verify request format. See the troubleshooting steps above.
Why is my GitHub Copilot integration failing?
Most integration failures are due to outdated SDKs, expired API keys, or rate limits. Check each systematically.