Selected GitHub Copilot models deprecated
DeprecationVerifiedAdded Sep 22, 2026
As of today, September 1, 2026, we have deprecated the following models across most GitHub Copilot experiences (including Copilot Chat, inline edits, ask and agent modes, and code completions). Note that Claude Sonnet 4.6 is still available to individual GitHub Copilot subscribers on annual plans.
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More GitHub Copilot releases
Every GitHub Copilot release| Date | Release | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31 | Copilot model access update for GitHub Team plans Update | Update |
| Aug 31 | GitHub Copilot in VS Code, August 2026 releases Update | Update |
| Sep 1 | Set an expiration date for individual user budgets GA | GA |
| Sep 1 | Copilot code review can now approve pull requests Preview | Preview |
| Sep 1 | Claude Fable 5.1 is generally available in GitHub Copilot GA | GA |
| Sep 2 | Enterprise-managed settings support any default model GA | GA |
| Sep 2 | Content exclusions generally available in Copilot app and CLI GA | GA |
| Sep 3 | Upcoming deprecation of selected GitHub Copilot models Deprecation | Deprecation |