VSCode not showing Github CoPilot shortcuts and prev/next options

Question

I recently installed Github CoPilot extension in my VSCode editor (v1.76.1) on Ubuntu 20.04. I am able to trigger inline suggestions using Alt + \, but I am unable to use Alt + [ or Alt + ] shortcuts to navigate between suggestions. Additionally, when I hover over the inline suggestion, I don't see the "prev" and "next" options.

I have confirmed that I am running the latest version of CoPilot (v1.77.9225) and CoPilot Labs (v0.12.791). I have also checked my keyboard shortcut settings for Github CoPilot and they seem to be correct (see attached photo).

Is anyone else experiencing this issue? Any suggestions on how to resolve it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Attached photos:

Screenshot showing keyboard shortcut settings for Github CoPilot:

I have the same problem. I am using the VIM plugin, wondering if that may be interfering? — Simon, Apr 05 '23 at 12:02
They weird thing is that sometimes it works though (mostly it does not). I have not observed a clear pattern yet. — Simon, Apr 05 '23 at 12:05
@Simon I guess not. I was using it also, but there was no effect after disabling it. — Borjovsky, Apr 06 '23 at 19:10
Same issue here. I'm using MX Linux 21.3 (based on Debian 11.6). — Borjovsky, Apr 06 '23 at 19:11
Which desktop environment or window manager are you using? I am on i3. — Simon, Apr 08 '23 at 08:01

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Apr 14 '23 at 13:41

What worked for me was to set these two shortcuts here (which were unset on my VSCodium installation):

FWIW, this is what gets added to keybindings.json:

{
    "key": "alt+9",
    "command": "editor.action.inlineSuggest.showNext"
},
{
    "key": "alt+8",
    "command": "editor.action.inlineSuggest.showPrevious"
}

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered May 23 '23 at 08:33

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Add or change setting.json this line like this:

"editor.inlineSuggest.enabled": true

answered May 23 '23 at 08:33

Ilkka

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score 0 · Answer 3 · answered May 24 '23 at 04:46

In settings.json, delete this line of code:

"editor.inlineSuggest.showToolbar": "always",

settings.json can be opened by clicking Edit in settings.json in Github Copilot settings under File > Preferences > Settings > Extensions > Copilot in VSCode.

Now, the inline suggestions toolbar should show.

Read more: https://code.visualstudio.com/updates/v1_75#_redesigned-inline-suggestions-toolbar

VSCode not showing Github CoPilot shortcuts and prev/next options

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