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Phase 1: Tools & Resources

Tools for measuring and visualizing Copilot adoption.


Native Usage Metrics Dashboard

Setup None — built into GitHub Enterprise Cloud
Best for First look at adoption trends
Data 28-day rolling window

Navigate to Enterprise → Insights → Copilot usage. Requires "Copilot usage metrics" policy enabled.

Documentation


Code Generation Dashboard

Setup None — built into GitHub Enterprise Cloud
Best for User vs agent code output, language/model breakdown
Data 28-day rolling window

Navigate to Enterprise → Insights → Code generation.

Documentation


Copilot Usage Metrics API + NDJSON Export

Setup Low — PAT + API calls
Best for Custom reporting, historical data, BI integration
Data Up to 1 year via API

Create a PAT with manage_billing:copilot scope → call enterprise/org endpoints → download NDJSON from signed URLs.

API Reference


copilot-metrics-viewer

Setup Medium — Node.js app
Best for Ready-made web dashboard with team comparison
Data Via legacy Copilot Metrics API

Uses legacy API (sunsetting April 2, 2026). Check repo for updates.

git clone <repo> && npm install && npm start

GitHub Repo


Power BI Adoption Viewer

Setup Medium — Power BI Desktop + NDJSON
Best for Organizations already using Power BI
Data As much NDJSON as you export

Export NDJSON → open .pbix → update data source → refresh.

GitHub Repo


Comparison

Tool Setup User-Level Agent Metrics Cost
Native Dashboard None No Yes Included
Code Gen Dashboard None No Yes Included
Usage Metrics API Low Yes Yes Free
copilot-metrics-viewer Medium No No (legacy) Free
Power BI Viewer Medium Yes Yes Free*

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