GitHub Copilot completions not showing: causes and fixes

Is there an outage right now?

GitHub Copilot official status is operational. If this error persists, it is likely an implementation or environment issue on your side.

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What this error means

Code completions don't appear. Causes: GitHub-side outage, auth/subscription, extension, or editor settings.

Common causes

  • GitHub/Copilot outage
  • Expired auth / no or lapsed subscription
  • Extension disabled/buggy
  • Editor settings or language excluded
  • Network/proxy interference

How to fix

  1. 1.Restart your editor (e.g. VS Code)
  2. 2.Re-login to GitHub
  3. 3.Check the Copilot extension is enabled/updated
  4. 4.Check the language is not excluded
  5. 5.Check outage status at top of page

When waiting helps (and when it won't)

If GitHub-side, it recovers over time. If auth/settings, re-login or check settings.

Alternatives when GitHub Copilot is down

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FAQ

What causes Copilotの補完が出ない?

Code completions don't appear. Causes: GitHub-side outage, auth/subscription, extension, or editor settings.

How do I fix Copilotの補完が出ない?

Restart your editor (e.g. VS Code) / Re-login to GitHub / Check the Copilot extension is enabled/updated / Check the language is not excluded / Check outage status at top of page