Clarify FAQ: BYOK works without GitHub Copilot subscription#336
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Pull request overview
This PR clarifies the FAQ to address confusion about subscription requirements for BYOK (Bring Your Own Key) users. The change explains that while a GitHub Copilot subscription is normally required, users can bypass this requirement by using BYOK with their own LLM provider credentials.
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- Updated the subscription FAQ answer to explicitly state the BYOK exception to GitHub authentication requirements
- Clarified that the free tier and pricing information applies only to standard (non-BYOK) usage
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The FAQ incorrectly stated that a GitHub Copilot subscription is always required. BYOK (Bring Your Own Key) users can use the SDK with their own LLM provider credentials (Azure AI Foundry, OpenAI, Anthropic) without GitHub authentication.
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Example BYOK Usage (No GitHub Auth Required)