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GitHub Copilot is now available in Xcode's coding assistant
Summary
Since 2026-11-04, GitHub Copilot can be chosen as a provider inside Xcode's built-in coding assistant, in public preview. The separate "GitHub Copilot for Xcode" extension remains available.
Key points
- Requirements: Xcode 27.3 beta (Apple Developer Downloads), macOS Tahoe 26.6 or later, and any Copilot plan.
- Enable it: Xcode > Settings > Intelligence, then set up GitHub Copilot in the coding assistant.
- The changelog does not say which models are offered or whether Copilot's agent mode works through Xcode's assistant.
Why it matters
Apple's IDE now hosts third-party coding assistants natively, so Copilot users on Apple platforms no longer need a separate extension. It is one more sign that IDEs are becoming hosts for several agent providers rather than shipping one.