GitHub Copilot will retire some models across all features on November 16
Announced October 15, 2026
Verified (fact)
GitHub announced it will end support for some models on November 16, 2026. This applies to all Copilot features, including Copilot Chat, inline edits, ask and agent modes, and code completion. The list of retired models is not in the collected summary.
Why it matters (interpretation)
Organizations that have pinned specific models in policies or workflows need to choose replacements and update settings within a month.
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