Model and API retirements

Selected GitHub Copilot models in mid-November retirement date and replacement

GitHub · Model · retires Nov 16, 2026 (in 23 days)Unverified

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Dates

Checked Oct 19, 2026 on GitHub's page
RetiresNov 16, 2026 (in 23 days)
AnnouncedOct 15, 2026
ReplacementNone named
NoticeWe will deprecate the following models across all GitHub Copilot experiences (including Copilot Chat, inline edits, ask and agent modes, and code completions) on November 16th, 2026: Model Deprecation date Suggested alternative Claude Opus
Sourcegithub.blog/changelog/2026-10-15-upcoming-deprecation-of-selected-github-copilot-models-in-mid-november

Changes

AnnouncedUnverifiedOct 19Retires Nov 16, 2026. We will deprecate the following models across all GitHub Copilot experiences (including Copilot Chat, inline edits, ask and agent modes, and code completions) on November 16th, 2026: Model DeprecationGitHubSource

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