Allison details the public preview of GPT-5 mini within GitHub Copilot, allowing developers in Visual Studio, JetBrains IDEs, Xcode, and Eclipse to access advanced AI features and participate in community feedback.

OpenAI GPT-5 Mini Available in GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio and More

GitHub Copilot users can now access the new GPT-5 mini model in public preview across multiple development environments including Visual Studio, JetBrains IDEs, Xcode, and Eclipse.

Key Details

Preview Availability: GPT-5 mini is accessible to all Copilot plans, including Free, in Copilot Chat on web, mobile, and popular IDEs.
Model Selection: Users can choose GPT-5 mini via the model picker within GitHub Copilot’s Chat (Agent, Ask, and Edit modes).
Admin Controls: For Copilot Enterprise and Business subscribers, administrators need to enable the GPT-5 mini model via Copilot settings. Once enabled, the option becomes available to organization members.

Getting Started

To start using GPT-5 mini, ensure your organization’s Copilot settings have the model enabled if you’re an Enterprise or Business user.
You can learn about available models on GitHub’s model hosting documentation.

Community Feedback

Users are encouraged to share their experiences and tips in the community discussion.

Supported Platforms

GitHub Copilot (Web and Mobile)
Visual Studio
JetBrains IDEs
Xcode
Eclipse
VS Code

Summary

With this update, GitHub Copilot introduces a more advanced AI option with GPT-5 mini, broadening capabilities across major code editors and IDEs for increased developer productivity and experimentation.

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