Model and API retirements

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64 within 30 days · 558 firm dates ahead

Upcoming August 2026 model deprecations in GitHub Copilot retirement date and replacement

GitHub · Model · retired Sep 1, 2026 (retired)Unverified

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Dates

Checked Nov 9, 2026 on GitHub's page
RetiredSep 1, 2026 (retired)
AnnouncedJul 31, 2026
ReplacementNone named
What it isUpcoming August 2026 model deprecations in GitHub Copilot stopped answering.
Sourcegithub.blog/changelog/2026-07-31-upcoming-august-2026-model-deprecations-in-github-copilot

Changes

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GitHub lists Upcoming August 2026 model deprecations in GitHub Copilot to retire on Sep 1, 2026.

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