Skip to content
Tech News
← Back to articles

Kimi K2.7 Code is generally available in GitHub Copilot

read original more articles
Why This Matters

The availability of Kimi K2.7 Code as an open-weight model in GitHub Copilot introduces more choice and affordability for developers, expanding AI-assisted coding options across multiple platforms. Its integration into various IDEs and gradual rollout to different plans signifies a strategic move towards more flexible and accessible AI tools in software development. Organizations are encouraged to review security and compliance considerations before enabling this new model.

Key Takeaways

Kimi K2.7 Code, an open-weight model, is now generally available in GitHub Copilot. This is the first open-weight model offered as a selectable option in the Copilot model picker, giving you more choice and a lower-cost option for your coding workflows.

Kimi K2.7 Code is hosted by GitHub on Microsoft Azure.

This model is billed at provider list pricing under usage-based billing. See GitHub Copilot’s pricing for models and requests for details.

Kimi K2.7 Code is beginning to roll out to Copilot Pro, Pro+, and Max plans. You’ll be able to select the model in the model picker in Visual Studio Code. Rollout will be gradual and we’ll continue to monitor the model’s quality and performance.

We’ll expand to Copilot Business, Enterprise, and additional surfaces over the coming weeks. Check back soon if you don’t see it yet.

You’ll be able to select the model in the model picker in:

Visual Studio Code version 1.127.0 or later

Visual Studio version 17.14.6 or later

Copilot CLI

GitHub Copilot cloud agent

... continue reading