Supercharge Your Development with the New Add-on for Xcode Co-pilot

emre gürses
2 min readNov 18, 2024

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Are you an iOS developer looking to boost productivity and streamline your workflow? The latest Xcode Co-pilot Add-on is here to transform your coding experience! With cutting-edge features tailored for Xcode, this add-on integrates seamlessly to take your development game to the next level.

In this article, we’ll explore the standout features of the add-on and guide you through its installation process.

Before dive into, you should check licence and make sure you have access to GitHub Copilot. For information

To use GitHub Copilot in Xcode, you need Xcode version 8.0 or higher and macOS Monterey (12.0) or later. Download and install the latest version of the GitHub Copilot extension for Xcode . Once Xcode launches, a background service will be added to ensure the application starts automatically.

Granting Permission

Two permissions are required to be able to use the extension: “Accessibility” and “Xcode Source Editor Extension”. You will be prompted to enable the “Accessibility” permission when you first start the extension.

The “Xcode Source Editor Extension” permission needs to be enabled manually.

  1. Open the GitHub Copilot extension application.
  2. Click Extension Permission and click Xcode Source Editor.
  3. Enable GitHub Copilot and click Done.

After granting the required permissions, restart Xcode. You will see a new item in the “Editor” menu called “GitHub Copilot”.

Signing in to Github Co-pilot

Before you can use the GitHub Copilot extension for Xcode, you need to authorize the extension to access your GitHub account.

  1. Open the GitHub Copilot extension application.
  2. Click Login to GitHub and follow the prompts to authorize the extension.

Log in with your GitHub account to activate the extension. Since the activation steps are already explained elsewhere, I won’t repeat them here. First-time users can refer to this link for detailed instructions.

🧑‍💻 Start Coding Like Never Before!

With the new Xcode Co-pilot Add-on, you’re not just writing code — you’re crafting software efficiently, intelligently, and with fewer headaches. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just starting out, this add-on will transform your workflow and help you focus on what truly matters: creating amazing apps.

Have you tried the Xcode Co-pilot Add-on? Share your experiences or questions in the comments below! 👇

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emre gürses
emre gürses

Written by emre gürses

Denizbank — Intertech, Mobil Uygulama Geliştiricisi(iOS)

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