Chat Commands
Editor Context Menu
Workspace Commands
About GitHub Copilot chat commands and workflows
GitHub Copilot, from Microsoft and GitHub, brings workspace-aware chat and slash commands to your editor. It works across VS Code, Visual Studio, JetBrains, and more, helping with review, edits, tests, and documentation without leaving the IDE.
This page lists the Copilot chat slash commands and quality workflows that developers use most, each tagged with the IDEs that support it. VS Code has the fullest feature set, while JetBrains and Visual Studio share the core chat slash commands, so the reference notes availability on every card.
Copilot is at its best on focused, workspace-aware tasks: explaining a selection, generating tests, proposing fixes, and drafting documentation. The entries here describe what each command does and show an example, so you can pick the right one for reviews, refactors, or writing tests instead of guessing at syntax.
What you'll find on this page
- Chat commands: Slash commands for explain, fix, tests, and docs.
- Workspace-aware: Context pulled from your open project and files.
- Quality workflows: Review, refactor, and test-generation helpers.
- Hooks: Automation around Copilot and editor events.
Frequently asked questions
Which IDEs support these Copilot commands?
Each entry is tagged with supported IDEs. VS Code has the most complete set; JetBrains and Visual Studio share the core chat slash commands. Availability is shown on every card.
Is this an official GitHub Copilot resource?
No. It is an independent, community-maintained reference. Command names follow GitHub Copilot documentation and can change as the product evolves.
How do I keep up with new Copilot commands?
Recently added entries appear on the What's new page, and you can subscribe on the feedback page for email updates.