Summary
GitHub retired GitHub Models as of July 30, 2026, shutting down its playground, model catalog, inference API, and bring-your-own-key (BYOK) access for all customers. GitHub directs developers who need model access to Microsoft Foundry and points those building AI workflows on GitHub to Copilot.
What changed
On July 30, 2026 GitHub ended GitHub Models: the playground, model catalog, inference API, and BYOK are no longer available to any customer, with Microsoft Foundry and GitHub Copilot named as the successors.
Why it matters
GitHub is consolidating its AI surface, exiting the neutral multi-model playground and inference layer and pushing developers toward Microsoft Foundry for raw model access and Copilot for in-workflow AI. It removes a low-friction place to prototype across models inside GitHub and reinforces a Microsoft-Foundry-plus-Copilot funnel.
Evidence excerpt
As of July 30, 2026, GitHub Models is now retired. The playground, model catalog, inference API, and bring your own key (BYOK) are no longer available to any customer.