Upcoming deprecation of select GitHub Copilot models from Claude, Google, and OpenAI

Published: (January 13, 2026 at 02:29 PM EST)
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Source: GitHub Changelog

Deprecation Schedule

ModelDeprecation DateSuggested Alternative
Claude Opus 4.12026-02-17Claude Opus 4.5
Gemini 2.5 Pro2026-02-17Gemini 3 Pro
GPT-52026-02-17GPT-5.2
GPT-5‑Codex2026-02-17GPT-5.1‑Codex

Action Required

Please update your workflows and integrations to use supported models before the deprecation date. Copilot Enterprise administrators may need to enable access to alternative models through their model policies in Copilot settings.

  • Verify availability by checking your individual Copilot settings.
  • Confirm that the policy is enabled for the specific model.
  • Once enabled, the model will appear in the Copilot Chat model selector in VS Code and on github.com.

No action is required to remove the models once they have been deprecated.

Support

GitHub Enterprise customers with questions or concerns are encouraged to reach out to their account manager for further assistance.

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