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GitHub Copilot: IDE Extension Not Responding
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 IDE extension stops working, code completions, suggestions, and AI features become unavailable in your editor. This can be caused by extension crashes, authentication issues, or service outages.
Error Signatures
Extension not respondingConnection lostUnable to connectExtension errorNot authenticatedService unavailableExtension crashedCopilot is not availableCommon Causes
- GitHub Copilot extension crashed or lost connection
- Extension version is outdated
- Authentication token expired
- IDE update broke compatibility
- GitHub Copilot backend servers are down
- Network/firewall blocking the extension's connection
✓ How to Fix It
- Restart your IDE (VS Code, JetBrains, etc.)
- Check the extension is up to date
- Sign out and sign back in to GitHub Copilot
- Check the extension's output log for errors
- Disable and re-enable the extension
- Check this page for GitHub Copilot outages
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
Why is GitHub Copilot not working in my IDE?
Try restarting your IDE, updating the extension, and signing in again. If the issue is widespread, check the status above.
Is GitHub Copilot extension down?
Check community reports below. If many developers are reporting issues, it's a service-side problem.
How do I fix GitHub Copilot in VS Code?
Restart VS Code, check for extension updates, re-authenticate, and check the Output panel for GitHub Copilot logs.