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A web platform for hosting code, collaborating and automating software delivery, with built-in AI via Copilot.
About GitHub
GitHub is a developer platform where teams host source code, plan work, review changes and ship software in one place. It is aimed at individual developers, open source communities, start-ups and large enterprises.
The platform brings together code hosting, issues, discussions and project planning alongside the code itself. Code review can be shared among teammates, and initial reviews can be assigned to GitHub Copilot.
GitHub Copilot is the AI assistant, offering chat, an agent mode and a desktop app. GitHub Actions handles CI/CD automation, and GitHub Codespaces provides cloud-based development environments.
Security tools include GitHub Advanced Security, Copilot Autofix, Dependabot and secret protection. GitHub Marketplace lets users extend their toolchain with apps, actions and AI models.
- Code hosting and collaboration
- CI/CD with GitHub Actions
- AI assistance with Copilot
- Application security tooling
What it does
Code hosting and reviewStore code, open pull requests and review changes together, with the option to assign first reviews to Copilot.
GitHub CopilotAI assistant with chat and agent modes to help write, test and fix code; a Copilot app is also offered.
GitHub ActionsAutomate build, test and deployment pipelines with CI/CD workflows.
GitHub CodespacesLaunch a cloud-based development environment from the browser.
Planning toolsProjects, Issues and Discussions keep roadmaps, tasks and conversations next to the code.
Application securityAdvanced Security, Copilot Autofix, Dependabot and secret protection help find and fix vulnerabilities and leaked secrets.
GitHub MobileManage projects and assign tasks to Copilot from a mobile device.
GitHub Marketplace and SponsorsExtend the toolchain with apps, actions and AI models, and fund open source projects.
Requirements & licence
| Runs on | Android, iOS, Web browser |
|---|---|
| Internet | Needs internet |
| System requirements | Modern web browser and internet connection. GitHub Mobile and the Copilot app are separate downloads. |
| Licence | Freemium — Proprietary (GitHub Terms of Service) |
| Source code | Not included — you buy the right to use the software, not ownership of the code |
| Distribution | Online service |
| Last updated | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Support | Community or self-service |
| Documentation | Read the user guide |
Downloads
Download from the official site
Go to source
From github.com
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