# VS Code: github.copilot.enable per language

Category: GitHub Copilot

# VS Code: github.copilot.enable per language

Enable or disable Copilot for specific programming languages

In settings.json, add: `"github.copilot.enable": {"*": true, "markdown": false, "plaintext": false}`. The '*' wildcard sets the default; individual languages override it. Useful for disabling in config/secrets files.
Looking for more? Search all 7,657 commands — works offline, in English or Spanish, and fixes typos.