- Deprecates specified GitHub Copilot models across all experiences (Chat, inline edits, ask, agent modes, code completions).
- Effective September 1, 2026, these models will no longer be available, requiring users to migrate to supported alternatives.
Upcoming August 2026 model deprecations in GitHub Copilot
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