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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[SeongbinPark]

Have you solved the problem?

[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
}

[azharshah153624]

If Copilot isn't applying or showing file edits in VS Code for Python files, try updating the extension, restarting VS Code, and checking that the workspace is trusted. Reviewing the output logs can also help identify the cause. Just like قطار الحرمين السريع, a smooth and reliable workflow depends on everything being properly configured.

[VIDAKHOSHPEY22]

Hey @kirankumar-mahi

I've seen this exact issue a few times myself

Check these things

First if you're in a country that Copilot sometimes gets blocked or lags out like my country IRAN
try using a VPN and see if it helps😁😐

Second make sure the file you want to change is actually open in your editor I've noticed when the file is closed Copilot says it made changes but nothing happens sounds crazy but its real😂

Third check that Copilot is active look for the icon in the status bar

Fourth make sure the file isnt read only or you dont have permission issues

Fifth just restart VS Code sometimes its buggy and a restart fixes it

Sixth make sure you trust the workspace if not it restricts file changes

Try these and let me know if it works

Good luck I hope you fix it
90% of this issues is because you need VPN connection
I'm sure