# Claude Opus 4.8 is generally available for GitHub Copilot

> Source: <https://github.blog/changelog/2026-05-28-claude-opus-4-8-is-generally-available-for-github-copilot>
> Published: 2026-05-28 16:56:24+00:00

# Claude Opus 4.8 is generally available for GitHub Copilot

**Claude Opus 4.8**, Anthropic’s latest Opus model, is now available in GitHub Copilot. In our early testing, Opus 4.8 demonstrates a clear step forward in code understanding and generation across a range of real-world coding tasks. It also handles complex problem-solving and large-codebase navigation with notable improvement to previous versions.

This model is launching with a **15X premium request multiplier** until [Usage Based Billing](https://github.blog/news-insights/company-news/github-copilot-is-moving-to-usage-based-billing/) launches on June 1, 2026.

[Availability in GitHub Copilot](#availability-in-github-copilot)

Claude Opus 4.8 will be available to **Copilot Pro+**, **Business**, and **Enterprise** users.

You’ll be able to select the model in the model picker in:

- Visual Studio Code in all modes (i.e., chat, ask, edit, and agent)
- Visual Studio
- Copilot CLI
- GitHub Copilot cloud agent
- GitHub Copilot App
- github.com
- GitHub Mobile iOS and Android
- JetBrains
- Xcode
- Eclipse

Rollout will be gradual. Check back soon if you don’t see it yet.

[Enabling access](#enabling-access)

Copilot Enterprise and Copilot Business plan administrators must enable the Claude Opus 4.8 policy in Copilot settings.

[Learn more](#learn-more)

To explore all models available in GitHub Copilot, see our [documentation on models](https://docs.github.com/copilot/reference/ai-models/supported-models) and get started with Copilot.

[Share your feedback](#share-your-feedback)

Join the [GitHub Community](https://github.com/orgs/community/discussions/categories/copilot-conversations) to share your feedback.