GitHub have announced that GitHub Copilot for Xcode is now available is now available for public preview.
Key features of GitHub Copilot for Xcode:
- Code completions: Copilot is now seamlessly embedded within Xcode, providing real-time code suggestions as you type.
- Multi-language support: GitHub Copilot for Xcode supports multiple programming languages commonly used in the Apple ecosystem, including Swift and Objective-C. This broad language support ensures that all developers, regardless of their preferred language, can benefit from Copilot’s intelligent assistance.
- Multiline suggestions: By default, you’ll see a single-line suggestion, but if multiple-line suggestions are available, you can access them by holding the Option key and pressing Option + Tab to accept the full suggestion.
- Content filtering: Copilot includes advanced filters to screen out harmful or inappropriate content from its suggestions. This ensures that all code recommendations adhere to professional standards and contribute to a safe, respectful coding environment.
You need to have a Copilot license to get access to Copilot for Xcode.
I’m surprised we have not seen Apple Intelligence for Xcode, hopefully it is in the works.