Upcoming deprecation of selected GitHub Copilot models
We will deprecate the following models across all GitHub Copilot experiences (including Copilot Chat, inline edits, ask and agent modes, and code completions) on October 2nd, 2026: Model Deprecation date… The post Upcoming deprecation of selected GitHub Copilot models appeared first on The GitHub Blog.
What happened
On September 3, 2026, GitHub confirmed that certain models used in GitHub Copilot will be deprecated in early October 2026.
Why it matters
This deprecation may require developers to adapt their workflows and potentially shift to supported models, impacting coding efficiency and tooling decisions.