GitHub Models is now retired (github.blog)

GitHub has officially retired GitHub Models as of July 30, 2026, which means that the playground, model catalog, inference API, and bring your own key (BYOK) services are no longer available to any customers, including those with active usage. This move fulfills a previous announcement made on July 1, marking a significant shift in the resources available for AI model access on the platform. For developers and organizations seeking AI capabilities, Microsoft Foundry has emerged as the new go-to resource, featuring a comprehensive model catalog to support diverse project needs. Additionally, GitHub continues to offer AI-powered workflow integration through GitHub Copilot, enabling users to leverage a variety of models for their development tasks. The retirement of GitHub Models exemplifies the evolving landscape of AI services and tools, pushing the community toward centralized offerings like Foundry while maintaining functionality with Copilot.