Quick answer
Click the Copilot icon in the VS Code status bar and open the plan or usage entry. It shows your plan and a link to the usage page in GitHub, where the remaining credits and the reset date live. The editor shows a summary; the authoritative balance is on GitHub.
Open it
- Find the Copilot item in the bottom status bar. If it is hidden, right-click the status bar and enable it.
- Select the plan or usage entry from the menu.
- Follow the link to GitHub for the detailed balance.
- Check that you are signed in to the account you expect.
Menu labels change between extension versions. If you cannot find the entry, open the Command Palette and search for Copilot usage.
What the editor can and cannot show
| Item | In VS Code | On GitHub |
|---|---|---|
| Plan name | Yes | Yes |
| Remaining credits | Summary where supported | Yes |
| Per-model usage | No | Yes |
| Session history | No | Organization report |
| Reset date | Link only | Yes |
Make it a habit
Checking once a week is enough for most people. If you run agents daily, keep the balance visible in a tray app instead. UsageAtlas shows the reported Copilot figure next to your other tools so you do not have to open the editor to check.
Check it in VS Code
- Open the Copilot menu in the status bar.
- Look for the usage or plan entry, which opens the GitHub page.
- Read the allowance for the current cycle, not just the percentage.
- Compare with the GitHub settings page to confirm the figure.
The extension links out rather than storing a full history. That is why a local tracker that records the reported number over time is more useful for a monthly review than opening the menu every day.
For the browser route, see remaining Copilot credits; for the data-handling setting, see Copilot data usage.
Questions, answered
Why does VS Code not show a credit balance?
Some extension versions show only the plan and link out. The authoritative balance is in GitHub Copilot settings.
Does the status menu show usage for all models?
No. It is a summary. Per-model usage is in the account or organization report.
Does signing out of Copilot reset usage?
No. Usage belongs to the account and period, not to the editor session.