Compatibility record
Does GitHub Copilot support Desktop application?
GitHub Copilot includes a native desktop application on Free, Pro, Pro Plus, Business, and Enterprise, available on macOS, Windows, and Linux.
What this state means
Supported, with the qualification kept attached.
Business and Enterprise require the GitHub Copilot app policy to remain enabled (enabled by default). Users can also run sessions with their own model provider without a Copilot plan.
Offers an installed desktop application or editor rather than only a website.
A progressive web app, CLI, IDE extension, and native desktop application are separate platform states.
Researcher note
Path A: docs.github.com/copilot concepts page (desktop app definition, all plans, OS list) + github.blog/changelog 2026-07-07 (every plan including Free; macOS/Windows/Linux). Seed Pro Plus maps vendor Pro+.
Evidence
Primary records behind the answer.
- 01
“The GitHub Copilot app is a desktop application for agent-driven development that brings parallel workstreams, GitHub integration, and PR lifecycle management into one place.”
- 02
GitHub Copilot app available to all
“The GitHub Copilot app is now available on every Copilot plan.”