GitHub Copilot CLI now supports Copilot auto model selection

Copilot auto model selection is now generally available in GitHub Copilot CLI for all Copilot plans. With auto, Copilot chooses the most efficient model on your behalf.

How it works

Auto is dynamic, giving you reliable access to your favorite models while mitigating rate limits. It routes to models like GPT-5.4, GPT-5.3-Codex, Sonnet 4.6, and Haiku 4.5 based on your plan and policies. The models auto will route to will change over time.

• Transparency: See which model was used directly in the Copilot CLI.
• Stay in control: Switch between auto and any specific model at any time.
• Respects your policies: Auto honors all administrator model settings.

Premium request use

Premium request use for auto is billed based on the model it selects, which is currently limited to models with 0x to 1x multipliers like those listed above. All paid subscribers get a 10% discount on the model multiplier when using auto. For example, when auto uses a model that has a 1x multiplier, you’ll draw down 0.9 premium requests instead of 1.

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