{% data variables.copilot.copilot_extensions_short %} are integrations that expand the functionality of {% data variables.copilot.copilot_chat_short %}, allowing developers to bring external tools, services, and custom behaviors into the Chat experience. You can use {% data variables.copilot.copilot_extensions_short %} to extend the capabilities of {% data variables.copilot.copilot_chat_short %} in a variety of ways, including:
- Querying documentation: A {% data variables.copilot.copilot_extension_short %} can allow {% data variables.copilot.copilot_chat_short %} to query a third-party documentation service to find information about a specific topic.
- AI-assisted coding: A {% data variables.copilot.copilot_extension_short %} can use a third-party AI model to provide code suggestions.
- Data retrieval: A {% data variables.copilot.copilot_extension_short %} can allow {% data variables.copilot.copilot_chat_short %} to query a third-party data service to retrieve information about a specific topic.
- Action execution: A {% data variables.copilot.copilot_extension_short %} can allow {% data variables.copilot.copilot_chat_short %} to execute a specific action, such as posting to a message board or updating a tracking item in an external system.
{% data variables.copilot.copilot_extensions %} are built with {% data variables.product.prodname_github_apps %}. They are best suited for developers who want cross-platform compatibility and app management and support from {% data variables.product.github %}.