Best Copilot settings for pair-programming sessions
Looking for recommended Copilot configuration for live pair-programming in VS Code that minimizes disruptive completions while still accelerating typing.
Best tools for this use case
Based on the workflow in this discussion, these tools are useful starting points to review.
GitHub Copilot
Leading coding assistant for day-to-day developer acceleration.
Claude
Excellent for careful reasoning, long-form thinking and structured analysis.
Cursor
AI-native coding environment built for deeper assisted development across real codebases.
Answers
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Disable automatic inline/ghost suggestions so completions don’t appear while you’re talking. Set suggestion length to short/single-line, increase suggestion delay (~300–500 ms), and require explicit accept (Tab only; disable Enter-accept). Use manual triggers or the Copilot pane for multi-line proposals. Mute suggestions during active discussion and re-enable when coding resumes.
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