GitHub Copilot auto model selection is now generally available in JetBrains IDEs for all Copilot plans. With auto, Copilot chooses a model on your behalf based on real-time model availability and performance.

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 depending on your plan and policies. Which models auto routes to will change over time.

  • Transparency: See which model was used by hovering over the model response.
  • 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.

Where we’re headed

Today, auto routes to readily available, high-quality models.

Soon, auto will become even more intelligent, gaining enhanced capabilities that allow Copilot to select the most appropriate model for your task, matching the model to the complexity level of your request.

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