Feedback on GitHub Copilot Pro Usage Limits and Agent Mode Consumption

[fattahitermeh]

🏷️ Discussion Type

Product Feedback

💬 Feature/Topic Area

Copilot Agent Mode

Body

Dear GitHub Copilot Team,

I hope you are doing well.

I previously used the GitHub Copilot Student plan. With the previous usage limits, I was able to manage my monthly quota effectively by spreading my usage throughout the month. This allowed me to work on my software projects consistently while also keeping my expenses under control.

However, after the recent changes to the usage limits, I noticed that my quota is exhausted in about 30 minutes of work. Once it is depleted, I have to wait until the following month for it to reset, which makes it very difficult to continue developing my projects.

To avoid this issue, I decided to purchase the GitHub Copilot Pro subscription. Unfortunately, I am experiencing the same problem. The premium requests are consumed very quickly, especially when using Agent Mode with models such as Claude Sonnet or Codex. As a result, even the Pro subscription is not sufficient for regular software development.

Could you please advise whether there are any recommended settings or best practices to significantly reduce token or premium request consumption while still being able to use the AI agents effectively?

I would also like to suggest reconsidering the current usage limits. Many developers rely on Agent Mode for real-world software development, and the current limits are exhausted much faster than expected, making it difficult to complete larger projects.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I appreciate the work your team has done on GitHub Copilot, and I hope there will be improvements that make it more practical for developers who depend on it every day.

Kind regards,

[github-actions[bot]]

💬 Your Product Feedback Has Been Submitted 🎉

Thank you for taking the time to share your insights with us! Your feedback is invaluable as we build a better GitHub experience for all our users.

Here's what you can expect moving forward ⏩

• Your input will be carefully reviewed and cataloged by members of our product teams. 
  • Due to the high volume of submissions, we may not always be able to provide individual responses.
  • Rest assured, your feedback will help chart our course for product improvements.
• Other users may engage with your post, sharing their own perspectives or experiences. 
• GitHub staff may reach out for further clarification or insight. 
  • We may 'Answer' your discussion if there is a current solution, workaround, or roadmap/changelog post related to the feedback.

Where to look to see what's shipping 👀

• Read the Changelog for real-time updates on the latest GitHub features, enhancements, and calls for feedback.
• Explore our Product Roadmap, which details upcoming major releases and initiatives.

What you can do in the meantime 💻

• Upvote and comment on other user feedback Discussions that resonate with you.
• Add more information at any point! Useful details include: use cases, relevant labels, desired outcomes, and any accompanying screenshots.

As a member of the GitHub community, your participation is essential. While we can't promise that every suggestion will be implemented, we want to emphasize that your feedback is instrumental in guiding our decisions and priorities.

Thank you once again for your contribution to making GitHub even better! We're grateful for your ongoing support and collaboration in shaping the future of our platform. ⭐