How to Enable Claude 3.7 Sonnet in GitHub Copilot (Pro & Organization Guide for VS Code)

If you want to use Claude 3.7 Sonnet in GitHub Copilot, this guide will show you how to enable it for both Copilot Pro and GitHub Copilot for Organizations.

Important Notes

• Code completion using Claude 3.7 is not yet available.
• You can use Copilot Chat and Copilot Edits with Claude 3.7.
• This setup requires at least a GitHub Pro account (for individuals) or a GitHub Copilot Organization Subscription.

Enabling Claude 3.7 Sonnet in GitHub Copilot

For Copilot Pro (Individual Accounts)

1. Go to GitHub Settings
   • Navigate to GitHub Settings (click your profile icon > Settings).
   • Scroll down and click Copilot.

2. Enable Claude 3.7 Sonnet

• Under Copilot Models, select Claude 3.7 Sonnet as your preferred model.

3. Enable Editor Preview Features

• Under Copilot Settings, enable Editor Preview Features to access the latest features.

For Copilot in GitHub Organizations

1. Go to GitHub Organization Settings
   • Navigate to your GitHub Organization settings.
   • Click on Copilot > Models.

2. Enable Anthropic Claude 3.7 Sonnet

• Locate Claude 3.7 Sonnet in the available models.
• Enable it for your organization.

3. Enable Copilot Editor Preview Features

• In Copilot Policies, enable Editor Preview Features (for future code completion capabilities).

Using Claude 3.7 Sonnet in VS Code

1. Open or Restart VS Code
   • Ensure you have the latest GitHub Copilot extension installed.
   • Restart VS Code if it was already open.
2. Access Copilot in VS Code
   • Click the GitHub Copilot icon in the sidebar.
   • You should see the Copilot Edits panel on the right.

3. Select the Claude 3.7 Model

• Click the dropdown in the lower right of the Copilot panel.
• Select Claude 3.7 Sonnet as your model.

? You're Now Using Claude 3.7 Sonnet in VS Code!

With this setup, you can now use Copilot Chat and Copilot Edits powered by Claude 3.7. While code completion is not yet available, keep an eye on GitHub’s updates for future releases!

Let me know in the comments if you found this guide helpful or if you run into any issues. !