Write your first prompt in the GitHub Copilot app | Tutorial for beginners

This beginner tutorial shows how to get from “open the app” to a working Copilot session you can use for real coding tasks.

Overview

The video covers how to start an agent session in the GitHub Copilot app and set it up so Copilot has the right context to help.

What you’ll do in the Copilot app

• Write your first prompt to describe the task you want help with.
• Add project context by attaching either:
  • A local folder, or
  • A GitHub repository
• Choose between different AI models for the session.
• Use built-in voice input to explain your coding problem in natural language.
• Select agents and run remote sessions.

Links

• Download the app / start an agent session: https://github.com/features/ai/github-app?utm_source=youtube-copilot-app-ep2-description&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=copilot-app-for-beginners-series

Chapters

• 00:00 Writing your first prompt
• 00:25 Navigating the landing page and up next items
• 00:46 Adding repository context or local folders
• 01:17 Choosing the right AI model
• 01:47 Prompting with built-in voice input
• 02:13 Selecting agents and running remote sessions
• 02:42 Wrap-up and starting your first task