Configure cost and quality in Copilot auto model selection
UpdateVerifiedAdded Sep 22, 2026
GitHub Copilot auto model selection now offers three tiers: efficiency, balance, and intelligence. Choose the tier that reflects how you want auto to weigh cost, quality, and response time for each prompt. Copilot will then optimize accordingly. Efficiency prioritizes keeping costs low and suits fast, straightforward tasks.
Topics: Pricing, Observability, Developer tools, Coding agents, Performance
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