Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Opening a new tool can feel intimidating, but starting a session in the GitHub Copilot app is simple. In this episode, we walk through how to write your very first prompt and add a project context using a local folder or a GitHub repository. We also explore how to select different AI models and use voice prompts to explain your coding problems naturally.
Download the app today and run your first agent session: github.com/features/ai/github-app?utm_source=youtube-copilot-app-ep2-description&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=copilot-app-for-beginners-series
#GitHubCopilot #CopilotApp #GitHub
— CHAPTERS —
00:00 Writing your first prompt
00:25 Navigating the landing page and up next items
00:46 Adding repository context or local folders
01:17 Choosing the right AI model
01:47 Prompting with built-in voice input
02:13 Selecting agents and running remote sessions
02:42 Wrap-up and starting your first task
Stay up-to-date on all things GitHub by connecting with us:
YouTube: gh.io/subgithub
Blog: https://github.blog
X: twitter.com/github
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/github
Insider newsletter: resources.github.com/newsletter
Instagram: instagram.com/github
TikTok: tiktok.com/@github
About GitHub
It’s where over 180 million developers create, share, and ship the best code possible. It’s a place for anyone, from anywhere, to build anything—it’s where the world builds software. github.com
Opening a new tool can feel intimidating, but starting a session in the GitHub Copilot app is simple. In this episode, we walk through how to write your very first prompt and add a project context using a local folder or a GitHub repository. We also explore how to select different AI models and use voice prompts to explain your coding problems naturally.
Download the app today and run your first agent session: github.com/features/ai/github-app?utm_source=youtube-copilot-app-ep2-description&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=copilot-app-for-beginners-series
#GitHubCopilot #CopilotApp #GitHub
— CHAPTERS —
00:00 Writing your first prompt
00:25 Navigating the landing page and up next items
00:46 Adding repository context or local folders
01:17 Choosing the right AI model
01:47 Prompting with built-in voice input
02:13 Selecting agents and running remote sessions
02:42 Wrap-up and starting your first task
Stay up-to-date on all things GitHub by connecting with us:
YouTube: gh.io/subgithub
Blog: https://github.blog
X: twitter.com/github
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/github
Insider newsletter: resources.github.com/newsletter
Instagram: instagram.com/github
TikTok: tiktok.com/@github
About GitHub
It’s where over 180 million developers create, share, and ship the best code possible. It’s a place for anyone, from anywhere, to build anything—it’s where the world builds software. github.com
