GitHub Copilot Launches Copilot Auto Model Selection in Visual Studio in Preview Mode

Microsoft has introduced a preview of “Auto Model Selection” for GitHub Copilot that automatically chooses the optimal AI model for each task — removing the need for manual model selection. The feature promises faster responses, fewer rate-limit issues and even a 10 % discount on premium requests for paid users.

Here’s what you need to know:

• Why Use Auto Model Selection

  Skip the guesswork — Copilot automatically chooses the best AI model for your task, helping you focus on building instead of configuring.

• How It Works

  Copilot intelligently picks the optimal model to deliver top performance and reduce rate limits. It can switch between GPT-5, GPT-5 Mini, GPT-4.1, Claude Sonnet 4.5, Claude Haiku 4.5, and others — unless your organization enforces a single model. Currently, paid users benefit from the Claude Sonnet 4.5 model by default.

• What’s Next

  GitHub plans to expand Auto Model Selection with dynamic switching between models, broader language model support, and improved transparency for users.

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