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Grok 4.5 Now Integrated with GitHub Copilot
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Why it matters
- →Grok 4.5 enhances GitHub Copilot's ability to handle complex coding tasks efficiently.
- →The model's large context window and multi-input support improve coding workflows.
- →Its integration signifies a step forward in AI-assisted coding tools.
Grok 4.5, the latest reasoning model from xAI, is now available in GitHub Copilot. This model is designed to handle complex coding tasks with a context window of up to 500,000 tokens and supports both text and image inputs. It has shown strong performance in terminal-based coding tasks, particularly in Visual Studio Code and Copilot CLI. Grok 4.5 is available to various GitHub Copilot plans, including Pro and Enterprise, and requires administrators to enable it in settings. The rollout is gradual, so users should check back if they don't see it immediately.
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How we got here
- 1SpaceXAI and Cursor release Grok 4.5 model
The Rundown AI · July 9, 2026 · Related
- 2Grok 4.5 Model Released by x.ai
AI Explained · July 10, 2026 · Related
- 3Grok 4.5 and Cognition SWE 1.7 Focus on Coding Efficiency
The AI Daily Brief · July 10, 2026 · Related
What happened next
- 4Grok 4.6 Now Integrated with GitHub Copilot
GitHub Changelog · August 14, 2026 · Same story
- 5Grok 4.7 arrives in GitHub Copilot for agentic coding
GitHub Changelog · September 21, 2026 · Same story
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