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Changing the AI model for GitHub Copilot Chat	Change the chat model	Learn how to switch between models for {% data variables.copilot.copilot_chat_short %}.	feature copilot	Copilot	/copilot/using-github-copilot/ai-models/changing-the-ai-model-for-copilot-chat /copilot/how-tos/ai-models/changing-the-ai-model-for-copilot-chat /copilot/how-tos/ai-models/change-the-chat-model	how-tos	Configure Copilot

Choose from a selection of models, each with its own particular strengths. You may have a favorite model that you like to use, or you might prefer to use a particular model for inquiring about a specific subject.

To view the available models per client, see AUTOTITLE.

[!NOTE] Different models have different premium request multipliers, which can affect how much of your monthly usage allowance is consumed. For details, see AUTOTITLE.

{% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} allows you to change the model during a chat and have the alternative model used to generate responses to your prompts.

Changing the model used by {% data variables.copilot.copilot_chat_short %} does not affect the model used for {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} code completion. See AUTOTITLE.

{% webui %}

Note

You can only use an alternative AI model in the immersive view of {% data variables.copilot.copilot_chat_short %} on {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom_the_website %}. This is the full-page version of {% data variables.copilot.copilot_chat_short %} that's displayed at https://github.com/copilot. The {% data variables.copilot.copilot_chat_short %} panel always uses the default model.

Limitations of AI models for {% data variables.copilot.copilot_chat_short %}

Experimental pre-release versions of the models may not interact with all filters correctly, including the setting to block suggestions matching public code (see AUTOTITLE).

Changing the AI model

These instructions are for {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} on the {% data variables.product.github %} website. For instructions on different clients, click the appropriate tab at the top of this page.

{% data reusables.copilot.model-picker-enable-alternative-models %}

1. In the top right of any page on {% data variables.product.github %}, click the {% octicon "copilot" aria-hidden="true" aria-label="copilot" %} icon.

   

2. At the bottom of the immersive view, select the CURRENT-MODEL {% octicon "chevron-down" aria-hidden="true" aria-label="chevron-down" %} dropdown menu, then click the AI model of your choice.

3. Optionally, after submitting a prompt, you can regenerate the same prompt using a different model by clicking the retry icon ({% octicon "sync" aria-label="The re-run icon" %}) below the response. The new response will use your selected model and maintain the full context of the conversation.

{% endwebui %}

{% vscode %}

Changing the AI model

These instructions are for {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %}. For instructions on different clients, click the appropriate tab at the top of this page.

{% data reusables.copilot.model-picker-enable-alternative-models %}

{% data reusables.copilot.chat-model-limitations-ide %}

{% data reusables.copilot.open-chat-vs-code %}

1. At the bottom of the chat view, select the CURRENT-MODEL {% octicon "chevron-down" aria-hidden="true" aria-label="chevron-down" %} dropdown menu, then click the AI model of your choice.

Adding more models

You can expand the model options that are available to power {% data variables.copilot.copilot_chat_short %}. You can add models from:

• A model provider—such as Anthropic, Gemini, OpenAI, and others.
• The AI Toolkit for {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %}.

[!NOTE] Using the AI Toolkit for {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode_shortname %} is in {% data variables.release-phases.public_preview %} and subject to change.

Prerequisites

• Depending on the provider or model you choose, you may need to supply an API key, or model ID, from the provider, or a {% data variables.product.github %} {% data variables.product.pat_generic %} (PAT).
• To add models from the AI Toolkit for {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %}, you must install the AI Toolkit extension.

Adding models

1. In the {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} chat view, click the CURRENT-MODEL {% octicon "chevron-down" aria-hidden="true" aria-label="chevron-down" %} dropdown menu.

2. Click Manage Models.

   

   A list of providers is displayed.

   If you have installed the AI Toolkit, then additional providers, added via the AI Toolkit, are also listed.

   

3. Click the provider whose model(s) you want to add.

4. Depending on which provider you selected, you may be prompted to enter a {% data variables.product.github %} PAT, an API key for the provider, or a model ID for a specific model.

   Enter the required information, then press Enter.

   A list of available models is displayed.

5. Select the model(s) you want to add, then click OK.

The models you selected are now available in the model picker in the chat view.

If you added a model from a provider via the AI Toolkit then the first time you use the model, you will be prompted to download it. You may also be prompted to authenticate with the provider.

[!TIP] If you're already using chat with {% data variables.copilot.copilot_auto_model_selection_short %}, you'll need to start a new chat session to switch models. To start a new session, in the top right of the chat view, click {% octicon "plus" aria-label="new chat" %} new chat.

{% endvscode %}

{% visualstudio %}

Changing the AI model

These instructions are for {% data variables.product.prodname_vs %}. For instructions on different clients, click the appropriate tab at the top of this page.

To use multi-model {% data variables.copilot.copilot_chat_short %}, you must use {% data variables.product.prodname_vs %} 2022 version 17.12 or later. See the {% data variables.product.prodname_vs %} downloads page.

{% data reusables.copilot.model-picker-enable-alternative-models %}

{% data reusables.copilot.chat-model-limitations-ide %}

1. In the {% data variables.product.prodname_vs %} menu bar, click View, then click {% data variables.copilot.copilot_chat %}.
2. In the bottom right of the chat view, select the CURRENT-MODEL {% octicon "triangle-down" aria-hidden="true" aria-label="triangle-down" %} dropdown menu, then click the AI model of your choice.

{% endvisualstudio %}

{% jetbrains %}

Changing the AI model

These instructions are for the JetBrains IDEs. For instructions on different clients, click the appropriate tab at the top of this page.

{% data reusables.copilot.model-picker-enable-alternative-models %}

{% data reusables.copilot.chat-model-limitations-ide %}

1. Click the {% octicon "copilot" aria-hidden="true" aria-label="copilot" %} icon in the status bar.
2. In the popup menu, click Open {% data variables.copilot.copilot_chat %}.
3. In the bottom right of the chat view, select an AI model of your choice from the CURRENT-MODEL {% octicon "chevron-down" aria-hidden="true" aria-label="chevron-down" %} dropdown menu, then click the AI model of your choice.

{% endjetbrains %}

{% eclipse %}

Changing the AI model

These instructions are for the Eclipse IDE. For instructions on different clients, click the appropriate tab at the top of this page.

{% data reusables.copilot.model-picker-enable-alternative-models %}

{% data reusables.copilot.chat-model-limitations-ide %}

1. Click the {% octicon "copilot" aria-hidden="true" aria-label="copilot" %} icon in the status bar.
2. In the popup menu, click Open Chat.
3. In the bottom right of the chat panel, click the currently selected AI model, then select an alternative model from the popup menu.

{% endeclipse %}

{% xcode %}

Changing the AI model

These instructions are for Xcode. For instructions on different clients, click the appropriate tab at the top of this page.

To use multi-model {% data variables.copilot.copilot_chat_short %}, you must install the {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} for Xcode extension. See AUTOTITLE.

{% data reusables.copilot.model-picker-enable-alternative-models %}

{% data reusables.copilot.chat-model-limitations-ide %}

1. To open the chat view, click Editor in the menu bar, then click {% octicon "copilot" aria-hidden="true" aria-label="copilot" %} {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} then Open Chat. {% data variables.copilot.copilot_chat_short %} opens in a new window.
2. In the bottom right of the chat view, select the CURRENT-MODEL {% octicon "triangle-down" aria-hidden="true" aria-label="triangle-down" %} dropdown menu, then click the AI model of your choice.

{% endxcode %}

Further reading

• AUTOTITLE
• AUTOTITLE

{% vscode %}

• AI language models in VS Code in the {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %} documentation.

{% endvscode %}