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copilot-api

Turn GitHub Copilot into an OpenAI/Anthropic API compatible server.

Status
Not yet determined
Last checked
Checked · Oct 15, 2026
License
Open source
Pricing
Free tier · from $0
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What it is

Copilot-API allows developers to use GitHub Copilot as a backend for AI code assistance, making it compatible with APIs like OpenAI and Anthropic's Claude Code. This tool enhances the capabilities of existing development workflows by integrating advanced AI-driven coding suggestions.

Copilot-API stands out by offering a flexible, self-hosted solution that bridges GitHub Copilot with OpenAI/Anthropic APIs, providing developers with enhanced AI-driven code assistance in a privacy-controlled environment.

When it fits — and when it doesn’t

A good fit for

  • Development teams that want to integrate GitHub Copilot into their existing codebase via an API interface

  • Projects requiring a self-hosted AI-assisted coding solution with OpenAI/Anthropic compatibility

  • Developers working on projects where privacy and data control are critical

Look elsewhere if

  • Teams needing real-time, cloud-based AI assistance without the ability to host their own server

  • Users looking for a fully managed service without self-hosting capabilities

Known weaknesses

Each one links to the public issue, changelog or docs page it came from, where we have one.

  1. 01

    Limited language support beyond JavaScript and Python

    Primary documentation and examples focus on JavaScript and Python, other languages have limited or no official support

  2. 02

    Complex setup for self-hosting

    Requires configuration of multiple services including database, API server, and authentication mechanisms

What it does well

  • GitHub Copilot compatibility with OpenAI/Anthropic APIs

  • Self-hosted deployment flexibility

  • Usable with Claude Code!

  • Enhanced AI-driven code suggestions

Pricing

Free tier
YesOpen source — free to use
Paid from
$0
Model
Flat rate
Enterprise plan
No

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