GitHub Copilot CLI gets auto model selection for all plans
Copilot auto model selection is now generally available in GitHub Copilot CLI, letting Copilot automatically pick the most efficient model on the user's behalf across all Copilot plans.
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CLI users can now set model selection to `auto` and let Copilot optimize model choice per task, eliminating the need to manually evaluate and switch between models for different coding workflows.
- 01Copilot auto model selection is now generally available in GitHub Copilot CLI.
- 02The feature is available across all Copilot plans.
- 03With `auto`, Copilot selects the most efficient model on the user's behalf automatically.
GitHub has made auto model selection generally available in GitHub Copilot CLI for all Copilot plan tiers, according to an announcement by Allison in the GitHub Copilot Changelog. The `auto` option delegates model selection to Copilot itself, which picks the most efficient model for a given task without requiring the developer to manually specify one.
The change removes a layer of friction for CLI users who previously had to reason about which model to choose for different tasks.
The change removes a layer of friction for CLI users who previously had to reason about which model to choose for different tasks. By letting Copilot handle that decision dynamically, the feature aims to optimize for efficiency behind the scenes while keeping the CLI experience straightforward for all plan subscribers.
Key facts
- 01Copilot auto model selection is now generally available in GitHub Copilot CLI.
- 02The feature is available across all Copilot plans.
- 03With `auto`, Copilot selects the most efficient model on the user's behalf automatically.
- 04The announcement was made by Allison via the GitHub Copilot Changelog on April 17, 2026.
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