Copiliot IDE is causing performance issues

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It was around issue reported by some users wherein the CoPilot IDE plugin seems to be taking up huge memory and making it almost unusable

[buttawb]

Yep, it's a known issue. Copilot can eat tons of memory.

Quick fixes:

• Disable inline suggestions in settings
• Add .copilotignore file to exclude large folders
• Restart extension host (Ctrl+Shift+P → "Developer: Restart Extension Host")

If it's really bad, try the Copilot Labs extension instead - much lighter.

How much RAM is it using for you?

[KaloudasDev]

Thanks for raising this. The memory consumption issues with the Copilot IDE extension are a known concern affecting some users, especially on larger projects or machines with limited resources.

Here are some recommended steps to mitigate performance problems:

• Disable inline suggestions in the Copilot settings to reduce runtime processing.
• Use a .copilotignore file to exclude large folders or directories that don’t need AI assistance.
• Restart the extension host via Ctrl+Shift+P → “Developer: Restart Extension Host” to refresh the environment.
• Consider trying the Copilot Labs extension as an alternative, which is reported to be lighter on system resources.
• Ensure your IDE and Copilot extension are updated to the latest versions, as improvements are continually rolled out.

If performance issues persist, collecting diagnostics and reporting them via GitHub support or Copilot issue tracker will help the team prioritize fixes.

How much RAM usage are you currently seeing? Sharing that detail can help narrow down potential causes.

[syedlabib4]

This is a known issue some users face with the GitHub Copilot IDE plugin, especially in large projects. A few suggestions to mitigate memory usage:

Update the plugin:

Ensure you’re using the latest version of Copilot, as updates often include performance improvements.

Limit suggestion scope:

Disable inline suggestions in large files or reduce the frequency of suggestions.

Restart IDE periodically:

Memory leaks can accumulate; restarting VSCode or the IDE can free up memory.

Exclude large directories:

Configure Copilot to ignore node_modules, build, or other heavy directories.

Monitor extensions:

Other extensions can contribute to high memory usage; try disabling unnecessary extensions.

[Kamaljeeth21]

Title: CoPilot IDE plugin consumes high memory and slows down editor

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I’ve noticed that when using the CoPilot IDE plugin, it gradually starts consuming a large amount of memory. After some time, this makes the editor almost unusable, with frequent slowdowns and freezes.

Environment: (please fill in your OS, IDE, and plugin version)

Steps to reproduce: Open the IDE with CoPilot enabled and work on a project for a while. Memory usage keeps going up until performance drops.

Expected behavior: The plugin should run efficiently without causing heavy memory usage.

Actual behavior: Memory consumption grows significantly, making the IDE laggy and difficult to use.