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

Name: Selected GitHub Copilot models in mid-October retires (GitHub)
Start: 2026-10-19
End: 2026-10-19

GitHub · Model · retires Oct 19, 2026 (in 25 days)Unverified

Dates

Checked Sep 25, 2026 on GitHub's page

Retires	Oct 19, 2026 (in 25 days)
Announced	Sep 18, 2026
Replacement	None named
Notice	We will deprecate the following models across all GitHub Copilot experiences (including Copilot Chat, inline edits, ask and agent modes, and code completions) on October 19th, 2026: Model Deprecation date Suggested alternative Gemini 3.7 Fl
Source	github.blog/changelog/2026-09-18-upcoming-deprecation-of-selected-github-copilot-models-in-mid-october

Date	Change	Source
Sep 25	Announced2026-10-19UnverifiedWe will deprecate the following models across all GitHub Copilot experiences (including Copilot Chat, inline edits, ask and agent modes, and code completions) on October 19th, 2026: Model DeprecationSource	Source