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Kimi K2.7 Code Now Available in GitHub Copilot

GitHub Changelog·July 1, 2026·high confidence

Why it matters

  • →Provides developers with more choice in selecting AI models for coding workflows.
  • →Offers a potentially lower-cost option compared to existing models.
  • →Expands the flexibility and accessibility of GitHub Copilot for various user plans.
Kimi K2.7 Code Now Available in GitHub Copilot
©GitHub Changelog

GitHub has made the Kimi K2.7 Code model generally available in GitHub Copilot, marking the first open-weight model option in the platform's model picker. Hosted on Microsoft Azure, this model is available under usage-based billing and is initially rolling out to Copilot Pro, Pro+, and Max plans. Users can select the model in Visual Studio Code and other platforms, with plans to expand to Copilot Business and Enterprise. This development offers developers more choice and potentially lower costs in their coding workflows.

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GitHub Copilot App Now Supports Any Model Provider — Matt Wolfe1Kimi K2.7 Code Rivals Claude Fable 5 in Landing Page Test — Together AI Blog2Kimi K2.7 Code Now Available in GitHub CopilotMAI-Code-1.1-Flash now in GitHub Copilot — GitHub Changelog3GitHub Copilot Enhances Flexibility with New Features — GitHub Changelog4Jun 10You are hereAug 14

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    GitHub Copilot App Now Supports Any Model Provider

    Matt Wolfe · June 10, 2026 · Same story

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