Kimi K2.7 Code, GitHub Copilot's first open-weight model, now GA
Original: Kimi K2.7 Code is generally available in GitHub Copilot
Why This Matters
The addition of the first open-weight model to Copilot expands enterprise AI coding choices and introduces a lower-cost option at scale.
GitHub announced on July 1, 2026 that Kimi K2.7 Code is now generally available in GitHub Copilot. It is the first open-weight model offered as a selectable option in the Copilot model picker, hosted by GitHub on Microsoft Azure under usage-based billing.
GitHub announced on July 1, 2026 that Kimi K2.7 Code is generally available in GitHub Copilot, marking the first open-weight model to appear as a selectable option in the Copilot model picker. The model is hosted by GitHub on Microsoft Azure and billed at provider list pricing under usage-based billing. Initial rollout targets Copilot Pro, Pro+, and Max plans, with availability gradually expanding to Copilot Business and Enterprise plans over the coming weeks. Supported surfaces include Visual Studio Code (v1.127.0+), Visual Studio (v17.14.6+), Copilot CLI, GitHub Copilot cloud agent, GitHub Copilot App, github.com, GitHub Mobile (iOS and Android), JetBrains (v1.9.1-251+), Xcode, and Eclipse. For Copilot Business and Enterprise, the model is disabled by default; plan administrators must explicitly enable the Kimi K2.7 Code policy in Copilot settings. GitHub recommends administrators review open-weight models against their organization's security, compliance, and data-governance requirements before enabling access.