How to Use GitHub Copilot Chat with the LDBypass Overlay
GitHub Copilot is famously IDE-native, but its Copilot Chat product also runs in the browser at github.com/copilot. That browser interface works inside the LDBypass overlay, useful when you cannot launch your IDE during a locked-down test session.
github.com/copilot is GitHub's web Copilot Chat. Same model behind it (currently GPT-4o for paid users, with options for Claude 3.5 Sonnet), same chat UI as VS Code's sidebar, but accessible through any browser. For a locked-down exam where you cannot run VS Code, this gives you Copilot's code-aware chat without the IDE. Free tier requires a verified GitHub Education account (.edu email or proven student status). Paid is $10/month otherwise.
Key points
- Set overlay URL to https://github.com/copilot.
- Sign in with GitHub.
- Free for verified students (GitHub Education, .edu email).
- Paid: $10/month for individuals, $19 for businesses.
- Same model as VS Code Copilot Chat (GPT-4o or Claude 3.5).
How it works
1. Open LDBypass settings. 2. Set chat URL: https://github.com/copilot 3. Press Ctrl+Cmd+L to show overlay. 4. Sign in to GitHub. 5. Ask. Same backend as IDE Copilot.
Common questions
Does Copilot Chat see my repos in the overlay?
Only if you paste code or attach a file. The web Copilot does not auto-index your repos the way the IDE plugin does.
How do I get the student free tier?
Apply at education.github.com with proof of enrollment. Approval takes minutes to days.
Can I switch the underlying model?
In Copilot Chat (paid), there's a model selector for GPT-4o, GPT-4o-mini, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, and others.