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GitHub / Microsoft · VS Code agent mode · JetBrains, Visual Studio & others · Copilot CLI · Copilot coding agent (github.com)
GitHub Copilot alternatives
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How GitHub Copilot compares with other AI coding agents on MCP, rules files and skills support.
Other agents to consider
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Claude CodeAnthropic’s agentic coding tool. Runs in your terminal, IDE and desktop app, with plugins, MCP servers and skills.
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OpenAI CodexOpenAI’s coding agent, shared across the Codex CLI, IDE extension and ChatGPT desktop app.
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CursorThe AI-first code editor (a VS Code fork) with an agent mode, rules files and MCP support.
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Google AntigravityGoogle’s agent-first IDE and CLI. It replaced Gemini CLI for consumers in June 2026.
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