I didn't ask for copilot

[synchro21]

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I didn't ask for copilot. I tried it and didn't like it. You haded it when I didn't ask. I have the free version which I am sure will soon become paying. I want to delete Copilot. I do not want or need this. Please tell me what to do.

[ananunan]

If you didn’t ask for GitHub Copilot and just want to remove it, here’s how to completely disable or delete Copilot from your account and Visual Studio Code:

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1. Remove Copilot from VS Code

If you’re seeing Copilot in Visual Studio Code:
1. Open VS Code
2. Go to the Extensions view (Ctrl+Shift+X or Cmd+Shift+X on Mac)
3. Search for “GitHub Copilot”
4. Click on it, then hit the gear icon → Uninstall
5. If you have “GitHub Copilot Chat” installed, uninstall that too

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2. Turn Off Copilot in Your GitHub Account

Even with no subscription, Copilot may be “enabled” in settings:
1. Go to https://github.com/settings/copilot
2. Under “Copilot for Individuals”, make sure it’s set to “Disabled”
3. Also check Editor settings and disable any editor integrations there

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3. Revoke Permissions (optional)

If you want to be extra sure:
• Go to https://github.com/settings/applications
• Under the “Authorized OAuth Apps” tab, find GitHub Copilot
• Click it, then click “Revoke access”

Hope it helps (◕‿◕✿)

[3nprob]

@ananunan Unfortunately, attempting to disable Copilot is not effective. Despite setting it to Disabled ("When disabled, Copilot will be hidden and unavailable"), still seeing:

1. Code with Copilot Agent Mode button on Issue view

2. Code 55% faster with GitHub Copilot nags on Blame and Code views

3. Your Copilot button on account hamburger menu

4. Got Copilot-related Feature Previews pre-enabled despite never having had Copilot enabled

5. "Codepilot Coding agent preview" is enabled and can not be disabled

[ghostinhershell]

Hi @synchro21, @ananunan and @3nprob,

Thank you for the detailed report regarding "Code with Copilot Agent Mode" appearing in the UI even though it's disabled and hidden in the settings. We’ve reviewed your notes and passed this along to the relevant engineering team, where it’s now tracked internally for investigation.

We appreciate your thoroughness and the time you’ve taken to help surface this. Improving reliability and user experience is a priority, and reports like yours are incredibly helpful.

Thanks again for your contribution to the platform.

[garv999]

How to Disable or Uninstall GitHub Copilot:
In VS Code:

Go to the Extensions tab.

Search for GitHub Copilot.

Click Uninstall to remove it.

On GitHub Website:

Go to github.com/settings/copilot

Under "Copilot for you", click Disable or Cancel Subscription.

If you’re on the free trial, cancelling now will stop it before any charges.

If You Don’t See an Active Subscription:

You might just need to uninstall the extension from your code editor.

The free access in your account will simply expire without charge.

[3nprob]

@garv999 Unfortunately, attempting to disable Copilot in Settings does not fully disable it like reported above and just confirmed by GH staff.

Can also further confirm that Copilot is still not fully disabled for the account by viewing source code on an issue and seeing the following inlined js:

  <script type="application/json" data-target="react-partial.embeddedData">{"props":{"owner":{"login":"myuser",..."showCopilot":true,}}}</script>

[Spenhouet]

When I click "Uninstall" on the VS code extension it does nothing. I can not uninstall it.

[Nandobez]

If you wish to deactivate or entirely eliminate GitHub Copilot, perhaps because it was enabled without your explicit request, the following steps will guide you through its removal from your account and Visual Studio Code:

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Eliminating Copilot from VS Code

If Copilot is currently active within your Visual Studio Code environment:

1. Launch Visual Studio Code.
2. Navigate to the Extensions panel (keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+Shift+X on Windows/Linux, or Cmd+Shift+X on Mac).
3. In the search bar, type "GitHub Copilot."
4. Select the "GitHub Copilot" extension, then click on the cogwheel icon next to it and choose "Uninstall."
5. If you also have "GitHub Copilot Chat" installed, ensure you uninstall that as well.

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Disabling Copilot Within Your GitHub Account Settings

Even if you don't have an active subscription, Copilot might still be configured as "enabled" in your settings:

1. Access the Copilot settings page: https://github.com/settings/copilot
2. Locate the "Copilot for Individuals" section and confirm that its status is set to "Disabled."
3. Additionally, review your Editor settings on this page and disable any associated editor integrations.

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Withdrawing Permissions (Optional)

For an added layer of assurance:

• Proceed to your authorized applications page: https://github.com/settings/applications
• Under the "Authorized OAuth Apps" tab, locate the entry for "GitHub Copilot."
• Click on it, then select "Revoke access."

(In case you simply installed the extensions, unistalling it from the extensions tab, should be fine, same applies to any other AI tool on VSCode, as Windsurf or Qodo)

[3nprob]

@Nandobez As noted already in other comments in the thread, attempting to disable Copilot under GitHub Account Settings is not effective.

https://github.com/orgs/community/discussions/159050#discussioncomment-13260084
https://github.com/orgs/community/discussions/159050#discussioncomment-13555004

[ghost]

just use vs codium. fuck this m$ bullshit. you'll save yourself from future troubles. the way these fucking companies work is that once they have something good going they must fuck it up by squeezing as much as they can from it.

[doobes]

So, I'm guessing there isn't a way to remove the Copilot virus from my github account?

H'mmm.

[t-elwin07]

i tried turning off every setting in my account settings tab for copilot, but there are sone things that are locked as 'enabled' and i can't disable them. anyone know how to help me rid my account of this SlopBot? (no, my account is not tied to an organisation, if that helps provide any insight)

[elduvelle]

I would like to re-up this, yesterday (perhaps after an update?) I noticed a Copilot button in my Github mobile app (see screenshot) even though I have deactivated Copilot in all ways possible.
How do I remove Copilot from my Github mobile app?

I also went to check my settings in my Github online account and noticed that Github had automatically enabled using my data for AI model training (see other screenshot) - which I never agreed to. This is a complete violation of my privacy and my rights as a long-term Github user and I am very disappointed in Github for doing this. I have lost a lot of trust in Github from this. I deactivated again Copilot and AI training in my account, but I can still see the Copilot button in my mobile app.

Thanks for any help!

[vladisaev12]

for me this is a plus and a minus. a plus because i don't put personal data in code and my code is so bad it will poison the ai instead of training it. a minus because, it's ai and opt-out instead of opt-in.