Copilot does not apply or show file edits in VS Code for Python files

[kirankumar-mahi]

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Description:
When using GitHub Copilot in VS Code, Copilot confirms that it has made changes to a Python file (e.g., store.py), but the actual file is not modified and no changes are visible in the editor or on disk. This happens even when Copilot claims "The following files were successfully edited" and provides a summary of the change.

Steps to Reproduce:

Use Copilot to request a code change in a Python file (e.g., add a function call or method).
Copilot responds that the change was made.
Check the file in the editor and on disk—no change is present.
Expected Behavior:
When Copilot claims it has made a change, the file should be updated in the editor and on disk, and the change should be visible to the user.

Actual Behavior:
No change is made to the file, and the user must make the change manually.

Impact:
This breaks the workflow for users relying on Copilot to automate code changes, especially for repetitive or boilerplate tasks.

Environment:

VS Code (latest)
GitHub Copilot extension (latest)
Python files, but may affect other languages
Additional Context:
This issue was encountered while working on a project where Copilot was asked to add a method call after a schema setup function. Copilot confirmed the change, but the file was not updated.

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Have you solved the problem?

[zesismark43]

Copilot not applying or showing file edits in VS Code for Python files might be due to extension conflicts or outdated settings. Try updating VS Code and the Copilot extension, and check your Python environment.

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[ahsansahab150-ux]

Copilot does not apply or show file edits in VS Code for Python files means that GitHub Copilot is not inserting suggestions or making changes in your Python files as expected. This can happen if the Copilot extension is disabled, not signed in, not supported in the current workspace, or if there is a problem with the Python extension.

To fix it, check that the GitHub Copilot extension is enabled, make sure you are logged into your GitHub account, confirm the file type is set to Python, and restart VS Code. Updating VS Code and the extensions can also help solve the issue Minecraft Patch Download.

[ksarestaurantsz-del]

1️⃣ Make Sure Copilot Is Enabled for Python

Open VS Code Settings

Search for Copilot: Enable

Ensure it’s enabled globally and not disabled for Python files

Also check settings.json for any language-specific overrides like:

"github.copilot.enable": {
"*": true,
"python": true
}

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