Microsoft previews C++ code editing tools for GitHub Copilot
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Microsoft previews C++ code editing tools for GitHub Copilot
"Microsoft is providing early access to C++ code editing tools for GitHub Copilot via the Visual Studio 2026 Insiders channel. These C++ tools allow GitHub Copilot to go beyond file searches and unlock greater context-aware refactoring that enables changes across multiple files and sections, according to Microsoft. Public availability was announced December 16, with the blog also offering instructions on getting started with the tools."
"The C++ code editing tools for Copilot had been made available in a private preview on November 12. Microsoft said the C++ code editing tools offer rich context for any symbol in a project, enabling Copilot agent mode to view all references across a code base, understand metadata such as type, scope, and declaration, visualize class inheritance hierarchies, and trace function call chains. These capabilities help Copilot accomplish complex C++ editing tasks with greater accuracy and speed."
Microsoft is offering early access to C++ code editing tools for GitHub Copilot through the Visual Studio 2026 Insiders channel. The tools let Copilot go beyond simple file searches and enable context-aware refactoring that can make changes across multiple files and sections. Public availability was announced December 16 after a private preview that began November 12. The tools provide rich symbol context, allowing Copilot agent mode to view all references across a codebase, understand metadata such as type, scope, and declaration, visualize class inheritance hierarchies, and trace function call chains to improve accuracy and speed.
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