GitHub Copilot: Now Available in Xcode's Built-in Coding Assistant (Preview)
GitHub CopilotGitHub made GitHub Copilot available inside Xcode's built-in coding assistant in public preview, starting with Xcode 27.3 beta. Developers set it up under Xcode > Settings > Intelligence, and all Copilot plans are supported. The existing GitHub Copilot for Xcode extension remains a separate option.
Key Takeaways
- Copilot now plugs into Xcode's native coding assistant, so Apple platform developers can use it without a separate editor extension.
- The integration is in public preview and requires Xcode 27.3 beta, with a Mac on macOS Tahoe 26.6 or later.
- Setup lives in Xcode > Settings > Intelligence, keeping configuration inside Apple's own settings.
- All Copilot plans are supported, including individual, Business and Enterprise.
- The GitHub Copilot for Xcode extension stays available, so teams can keep their existing workflow or switch.
- Feedback goes through the GitHub Copilot for Xcode repository or Apple Feedback Assistant, which signals an actively evolving beta.
Copilot Inside Xcode's Native Assistant
GitHub Copilot can now be used directly in Xcode's built-in coding assistant. The integration brings Copilot into the native Xcode workflow without a separate extension. It is in public preview and available starting with Xcode 27.3 beta.
The existing GitHub Copilot for Xcode extension is not going away. GitHub describes the new integration as another way to use Copilot in Xcode, so developers can choose whichever workflow suits them.
Requirements and Setup
Developers need to download Xcode 27.3 beta from Apple Developer Downloads. They also need a Mac running macOS Tahoe 26.6 or later. Setup happens in Xcode under Xcode > Settings > Intelligence, where Copilot can be configured as the coding assistant's provider. Apple's documentation on setting up coding intelligence and the Xcode 27.3 beta release notes cover the details.
All GitHub Copilot plans are supported, from individual to Business and Enterprise.
Why It Matters
Apple platform developers can now use Copilot where Xcode's own assistant lives, instead of installing an extension that works alongside the editor. Because this is a beta, behavior may change as Xcode 27.3 approaches release. GitHub invites feedback through the GitHub Copilot for Xcode repository or through Apple Feedback Assistant.