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June 4, 20251 Minute Read

Copilot Chat now supports attaching references using the @ symbol

Supercharge your Copilot Chat: Use @ to attach references! 📎✨

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Talking with GitHub Copilot Chat just got a major boost: you can now attach references for richer, more productive conversations!

  • 🖇️ Effortless @ attachments: Just type the @ symbol to quickly attach files, repositories, issues, pull requests, or extensions directly into your chat. Bring your questions to life with real, relevant context.
  • 💡 Stay focused, stay in flow: Reference files or extensions right in the chat to supercharge your workflow. Copilot will incorporate your attachments for more precise answers and seamless collaboration.

Unlock the full power of Copilot Chat to work on your code, repositories, and issues, all right from the conversation window!

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Copilot Chat now supports attaching references using the @ symbol - GitHub Changelog