Reverse Engineering GitHub CoPilot: Creating an OpenAI-Compatible Endpoint for Enhanced Developer Integration

Akbar, Nur Arifin
Krida, Ardian Webi
Setiawan, Akbar

Intechno Journal : Information Technology Journal
Vol. 6 No. 2 (2024): December

This paper presents the reverse engineering of GitHub CoPilot to develop an OpenAI-compatible endpoint, enabling broader access and integration possibilities for AI-assisted code completion. By analyzing CoPilot's communication protocols and creating a proxy server that translates OpenAI API requests to CoPilot's internal API, we bridge the gap between proprietary tools and open standards. The implementation, allows developers to utilize CoPilot's capabilities within their preferred environments using the familiar OpenAI API interface. We detail the system architecture, authentication mechanisms, request processing pipeline, and performance optimization techniques. Our results demonstrate successful integration, with robust performance metrics, including low response times and high compatibility rates. This work opens avenues for enhanced developer productivity and flexibility in AI-assisted coding tools.