Copilot News 10/02/2026 AI Rating: Low

GitHub Deprecates Gemini 3.5/3.6 Flash, Kimi K2.7 Code, and Claude Opus 4.7 in Copilot

#GitHubCopilot#ModelDeprecation#DeveloperTools

GitHub deprecated four models across all GitHub Copilot experiences as of October 2, 2026.

Details

  • Deprecated models: Gemini 3.5 Flash, Gemini 3.6 Flash, Kimi K2.7 Code, and Claude Opus 4.7
  • Recommended replacements: Gemini 3.8 Flash for both Gemini versions, Kimi K3 for Kimi K2.7 Code, and Claude Opus 5.5 for Claude Opus 4.7
  • Scope: applies across all GitHub Copilot experiences, including enterprise-managed deployments
  • What doesn’t change: deprecated models are not automatically removed; GitHub advises updating workflows and integrations to use supported models, and enterprise administrators may need to enable access to the replacements through model policies

What happened next

The deprecations clear out older model tiers as GitHub continues rolling 2026’s newer generation (Opus 5.5, Gemini 3.8, Kimi K3) further into Copilot’s default lineup, consistent with the steady cadence of model refreshes GitHub has run alongside each new frontier release this year.

Source https://github.blog/changelog/2026-10-02-selected-models-in-github-copilot-deprecated

Related Articles

More Copilot articles →
Copilot News 10/02/2026 Read AI Rating: Low

GitHub Copilot Code Review Adds REST/GraphQL API Support, Switches Default Effort Level to 'Balanced'

GitHub Copilot code review can now be triggered via REST and GraphQL APIs for custom integrations, and the 'Default' review effort level now uses 'Balanced' for new and existing repositories, configurable at enterprise, org, repo, or personal level.
Copilot News 10/01/2026 Read AI Rating: Medium

GitHub Copilot Introduces Dynamic Workflows for Multi-Step, Agent-Coordinated Tasks

GitHub launched dynamic workflows in Copilot CLI, the Copilot app, and the Copilot SDK — code-based programs that combine automated steps with agent work, supporting parallel execution, checkpoints, and human review gates for complex repeatable processes.
Copilot News 10/01/2026 Read AI Rating: High

GitHub Copilot Gains 'Computer Use' to Control Desktop Apps on macOS and Windows

GitHub launched a public preview of computer use in Copilot CLI and the GitHub Copilot app, letting Copilot read, click, type, scroll, and navigate desktop applications directly — extending assistance to legacy software and GUI-only tools with no API.
Copilot News 10/01/2026 Read AI Rating: Medium

GitHub Copilot in VS Code: September 2026 Releases Add Recurring Automations, Agent Merge, and Codex Cross-App Continuity

GitHub's September 2026 VS Code Copilot changelog (v1.136-v1.140) rolled out recurring scheduled automations, HydraFusion-powered Agent Merge for conflict resolution, direct PR creation from agent sessions, and the ability to carry Codex conversations over from ChatGPT.