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GPT-5 is now available for use with Microsoft's GitHub Copilot in VS Code. In this article, I'll walk you through the steps of setting up the linkages between VS Code, Copilot, and GPT-5. This process will also work for most other supported large language models you want to use.
Also: Microsoft rolls out GPT-5 across its Copilot suite - here's where you'll find it
Step 1: Enable GitHub Copilot Pro
You'll need the Pro version of GitHub Copilot to use GPT-5 at this time. The new model might be available for Copilot's free tier someday, but not yet. There is, however, a 30-day free trial. I'll show you how to set that up here:
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