Lite is free. Pro adds the checks and the memory.
Adams andGitHub Copilot.
Copilot is a coding assistant. Adams is a plugin that adds checks to Copilot CLI and Claude Code. They are not rivals for the same job.
As of October 2026. Product names belong to their owners.
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What it does
Fact we checkedCopilot suggests code as you type, which you review and apply.
Fact we checkedIt can answer questions about files and repositories, and review code and pull requests.
Fact we checkedIt can research a repository, propose a plan, edit files and run tools, and prepare tasks for your review.
Fact we checkedCopilot CLI runs in the terminal on Linux, macOS and Windows, with an interactive mode and a one prompt mode.
Fact we checkedCustom instruction files give Copilot project context. Which features you get depends on your plan and organisation policy.
Where it is the better pickCopilot is broad: completion in the editor, chat, review, a terminal client and pull request work on GitHub. If your team lives on GitHub and wants one assistant across editor, terminal and pull requests, Copilot is the better foundation. Adams offers neither inline completion nor pull request integration.
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Side by side
What it isGitHub Copilot An assistant across editor, chat, terminal and GitHubAdams A plugin that adds checks to Copilot CLI and Claude Code
Inline code completionGitHub Copilot YesAdams Not offered
Review of changesGitHub Copilot Code and pull request reviewAdams A separate reviewer agent ranks findings (Pro)
Secret and git guardsGitHub Copilot Governed by your account and policiesAdams Checks that stop a key or risky git command in your session (Lite, free)
Page checks at three widthsGitHub Copilot Not described in the features overviewAdams adams check on a page (Pro)
PriceGitHub Copilot Free tier and paid plansAdams Lite free, Pro a yearly seat (see pricing)
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Using both
Using bothAdams installs for both Copilot CLI and Claude Code in one step. Keep Copilot for completion and pull request work and let Adams add the guards and checks around your terminal sessions.
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Questions
Does Adams work with Copilot CLI?
Yes. One install sets up both Claude Code and Copilot CLI.
Does Adams replace Copilot?
No. It adds checks. It does not complete code as you type.
Does Copilot send my code away?
Copilot is a cloud service governed by its own terms. Adams runs inside your session and checks your work on your machine.
Are these facts current?
They were read from GitHub documentation in October 2026. Features change, so check GitHub for the latest.
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