Copilot chat not using current screen or workspace as context in questions

[GasparB123]

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Up until a few days ago using Copilot Chat in VSC, when I asked a question or asked for a suggestion, it would check the lines of code currently on screen to add context to my question and give me potencial answers.

A couple of days ago it stopped doing it. It doesn't take into account what is on screen or in the workspace, and only copying the whole screen of code into the chat allows it to have some kind of context. If not, it returns generic answers, not even knowing what programming language I am working with.

I don't know if this is a bug, or some feature has been changed in an update, or some configuration. But I just lost functionality that was very useful.

[ramesh2051]

Hi @GasparB123 To ensure Copilot Chat continues working from February 1, 2024, please update to the most recent version of the Copilot extension and ensure your firewall and network settings allow communication to https://api.githubcopilot.com.

I hope after updating it work work smoothly..

[radum2o18]

I have the same issue...firewall was disabled, yet it cannot see context at all. Not on a file or workspace level..

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[A181-CODER]

Hi,

Copilot Chat relies on the editor context and indexed workspace files.

If it suddenly stops using the project context, check:

1. Workspace indexing is enabled.
2. The file is part of the active workspace.
3. The language server is running correctly.

Restarting the IDE often forces Copilot to rebuild the context index.