In this post, Rhea Patel details the direct integration of Anthropic’s Claude 3.7 Sonnet model into GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio 2022, covering access steps and feature highlights.

Claude 3.7 Now Integrated in GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio 2022

Overview

Anthropic’s latest AI release, Claude 3.7 Sonnet, is now directly accessible through GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio 2022 (version 17.13). This represents a significant advancement in providing developers with powerful, seamlessly integrated AI coding assistance within their primary development environment.

Claude in Copilot for VS 2022

How to Access Claude 3.7

Starting to use Claude 3.7 within Copilot is straightforward. Here are the steps to enable and switch to the Claude model:

  1. Open the Chat Window: Click the Copilot badge at the top right of your Visual Studio interface.
  2. Launch Copilot Edit: Open the chat window to start an editing session powered by Copilot.
  3. Select Your Model: In the prompt box, open the model picker. By default, ChatGPT 4 is selected. Switch to “Claude 3.7 Sonnet” to take advantage of its features.

Access Requirements

Claude 3.7 Sonnet is only available to paid Copilot users. If you do not see the option in the model picker, please check:

  • Copilot Tier: Ensure you have a paid subscription to GitHub Copilot, as free users do not have access to Claude 3.7.
  • Policy Settings: You may need to enable the “Claude Sonnet 3.7” policy within your GitHub Copilot settings. Make sure to review and enable this policy if required.

Further Resources

To learn more about this integration, see the Using Claude Sonnet in Copilot Chat – GitHub Docs. This resource provides extensive details about capabilities, configuration, and troubleshooting for Claude Sonnet in Copilot Chat.

Feedback

The team encourages feedback on this recent enhancement to the development environment. Users are invited to share their experiences and suggestions as they try out the new Claude 3.7 integration within Visual Studio 2022.

Author: Rhea Patel

Original Source: Visual Studio Blog

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