Learn how to view code references when GitHub Copilot makes suggestions that matches publicly available code.

Oct 15, 2024 · When your prompt generates an output, GitHub Copilot checks any code suggestions with their surrounding code of about 150 characters against public code on GitHub.

Nov 1, 2022 · Back in June, we introduced a feature that allows developers to block suggestions of 150+ characters matching public code (ignoring whitespace). While useful in some contexts, blocking …

Dec 5, 2024 · This new feature introduces a filter that detects when code suggestions match public code on GitHub, providing you with valuable context to make more informed decisions about the code you …

Aug 3, 2023 · GitHub Copilot has changed how developers write their code. However, it can also create issues when it creates code similar to what’s already available in another public repository. In 2022,...

Feb 2, 2024 · > Under Suggestions matching public code, select the dropdown menu, then click Allow to allow suggestions matching public code, or Block to block suggestions matching public code. This …

This occurs when Copilot identifies that a generated code suggestion matches existing public repositories on GitHub. Here's what you need to know about this behavior and how to resolve it.

Sep 7, 2024 · Receiving the message "Sorry, the response matched public code so it was blocked" typically indicates that a code suggestion or response has been filtered out by a system like GitHub …

Telemetry in your free version of GitHub Copilot is currently enabled. By default, code suggestions that match public code, including code references in the VS Code and github.com experience, are allowed.

GitHub Copilot is an innovative, AI-powered tool designed to make coding faster and more efficient. By drawing on the context of your code and comments, it can suggest entire functions or individual lines …