Claude, a large language model developed by Anthropic, is now available as an additional option for developers using GitHub Copilot. This integration allows developers to leverage Claude’s coding capabilities directly within their Visual Studio Code and GitHub.com environments. Claude 3.5 Sonnet, the latest version of the model, has demonstrated exceptional performance on benchmarks like SWE-bench Verified and HumanEval, showcasing its ability to generate high-quality code and accurately understand and respond to natural language prompts.
With Claude’s integration, developers can now use GitHub Copilot to generate production-ready code, debug code, create tests, and understand existing codebases more effectively. The model’s ability to leverage context from the entire codebase enables it to provide more relevant and tailored suggestions.
This integration is currently in public preview and will be gradually rolled out to all GitHub Copilot Chat users and organizations in the coming weeks. Developers can enable Claude 3.5 Sonnet within their Copilot settings and start utilizing its advanced capabilities.
This expansion of options within GitHub Copilot further empowers developers by providing them with access to a diverse range of AI models, each with its own strengths and capabilities. This allows developers to choose the model that best suits their specific needs and preferences, ultimately enhancing their coding experience and productivity.