Document code

Discover ways that you can use GitHub Copilot Chat to document your code.

Filing issues without breaking your flow

When something catches your attention mid-task, use Copilot CLI to file a GitHub issue with code context, linked PRs, and labels, then get back to what you were doing.

Documenting legacy code

Copilot Chat can help with documenting legacy code.

Explaining legacy code

Copilot Chat can help with explaining unfamiliar code.

Explaining complex algorithms or logic

Copilot Chat can help add clear and concise documentation on complex algorithms or logic.

Syncing documentation with code changes

Copilot Chat can help with keeping code documentation up-to-date.

Writing discussions or blog posts

Copilot Chat can help you generate ideas, outline, or draft discussions or blog posts.