GitHub Copilot Extension Not Working? Check Status & Solutions
Current Status: Service Outage
Last checked: 16m ago
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What is "Extension Not Working"?
IDE extension is unresponsive
Common Causes
- Extension version incompatibility
- IDE version conflicts
- Authentication issues
- Local configuration problems
ā How to Fix It
- Update extension to latest version
- Restart IDE completely
- Re-authenticate with your account
- Check extension logs for errors
- Reinstall the extension if necessary
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is GitHub Copilot experiencing extension not working?
There can be multiple reasons. Common causes include extension version incompatibility, ide version conflicts, and other infrastructure or configuration issues. Check the "Common Causes" section above for a complete list.
How long does it typically take to resolve?
Resolution time varies depending on the root cause. Minor issues may resolve in minutes, while major outages or infrastructure problems can take hours. Check this page regularly for status updates, or view the full status dashboard for historical incident duration data.
Is this problem affecting everyone or just me?
Check the community reports counter at the top of this page. If many users are reporting issues, it's likely a widespread problem. If report numbers are low, the issue might be specific to your network, account, or configuration.
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