Cloud and local sandboxes for GitHub Copilot

Configure local sandboxing for your sessions in the GitHub Copilot app and Copilot CLI, and manage cloud sandboxes for your organization or enterprise.

Managing cloud sandboxes for your organization or enterprise

Decide which members can use Copilot features that run in cloud sandboxes, and keep cloud sandbox spending under control.

Using local sandboxing

Enable local sandboxing to restrict what Copilot can access on your machine in Copilot CLI or VS Code.

Configuring local sandbox settings

Configure local sandboxing in the GitHub Copilot app or Copilot CLI to restrict filesystem access, network connectivity, and credential use.