GitHub announces deprecation of selected Copilot models on November 16, 2026
GitHub announced that selected GitHub Copilot models will be deprecated across all Copilot experiences, including Copilot Chat, inline edits, ask and agent modes, and code completions, on November 16, 2026. The post lists the affected models and their individual deprecation dates.
Why it matters
Builders who rely on specific Copilot models for workflows, editor settings, or team standards will need to switch to supported models before the listed dates to avoid disruption.
Who should care
Developers and engineering teams using GitHub Copilot, engineering managers setting team tooling standards
What you can do
Open the GitHub changelog post, check which listed models your team uses, and update Copilot model selections before the deprecation date.