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Selected models in GitHub Copilot deprecated

GitHub deprecated four models across all GitHub Copilot experiences on October 2, 2026: Gemini 3.5 Flash, Gemini 3.6 Flash, Kimi K2.7 Code, and Claude Opus 4.7. GitHub recommends Gemini 3.8 Flash for both Gemini models, Kimi K3 for Kimi K2.7 Code, and Claude Opus 5.5 for Claude Opus 4.7, and advises users to update workflows and integrations to supported models. Copilot Enterprise administrators may need to enable access to the alternative models through model policies in Copilot settings, though no action is required to remove the deprecated models.

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Selected models in GitHub Copilot deprecated
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As of today, October 2, 2026, we have deprecated the following models across all GitHub Copilot experiences (including Copilot Chat, inline edits, ask and agent modes, and code completions).

Model Deprecation date Suggested alternative
Gemini 3.5 Flash 2026-10-02 Gemini 3.8 Flash
Gemini 3.6 Flash 2026-10-02 Gemini 3.8 Flash
Kimi K2.7 Code 2026-10-02 Kimi K3
Claude Opus 4.7 2026-10-02 Claude Opus 5.5

Please update your workflows and integrations to use supported models. Copilot Enterprise administrators may need to enable access to alternative models through their model policies in Copilot settings. As an administrator, you can verify availability by checking your individual Copilot settings and confirming that the policy is enabled for the specific model. Once enabled, you’ll see the model in the Copilot Chat model selector in VS Code and on github.com. No action is required to remove the deprecated models.

GitHub Enterprise customers with questions or concerns are encouraged to reach out to their account manager for further assistance.

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To learn more about the models available in Copilot, see our documentation on models and get started with Copilot today.

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