GitHub Copilot Deprecates Gemini 2.5 Pro and 3 Flash Models
GitHub Copilot is deprecating Gemini 2.5 Pro and Gemini 3 Flash models as of July 31, 2026. This change affects all Copilot experiences, including chat and code completions. Users are advised to update workflows to supported alternatives like Gemini 3.1 Pro and 3.6 Flash, with administrators needing to enable these via Copilot settings.
- →Gemini 2.5 Pro and Gemini 3 Flash models deprecated
- →Suggested alternative models and admin actions
- →No immediate action needed to remove deprecated models
- →Documentation and feedback channels available
Deprecations (2) ›
- Gemini 2.5 Pro and Gemini 3 Flash models deprecated
Effective July 31, 2026, GitHub Copilot is deprecating the Gemini 2.5 Pro and Gemini 3 Flash models across all its experiences. This change requires users to update their workflows and integrations to use alternative, supported models.
- Suggested alternative models and admin actions
Gemini 2.5 Pro is replaced by Gemini 3.1 Pro (Preview), and Gemini 3 Flash by Gemini 3.6 Flash. Copilot Enterprise administrators must enable these new models through their model policies in Copilot settings to make them available in Copilot Chat and on github.com.
Notes (2) ›
- No immediate action needed to remove deprecated models
No direct action is required from users to remove the deprecated models from their systems. GitHub Enterprise customers with questions are encouraged to contact their account manager.
- Documentation and feedback channels available
Further information on available Copilot models can be found in the official documentation. Users are invited to share feedback through the GitHub Community.
https://github.blog/changelog/2026-07-31-gemini-2-5-pro-and-gemini-3-flash-deprecated
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