Developers using GitHub Copilot can now try GPT-5 mini in a public preview rollout that spans multiple integrated development environments, including Visual Studio, JetBrains IDEs, Xcode, and Eclipse.
Availability in GitHub Copilot
The new model is accessible across all Copilot subscription tiers, with Copilot Free users gaining access alongside paid plan holders. Developers can interact with GPT-5 mini through GitHub Copilot Chat, which is available on github.com, GitHub Mobile, VS Code, Visual Studio, JetBrains IDEs, Xcode, and Eclipse. The model appears in the chat interface's model picker and supports Agent, Ask, and Edit modes. Early access may be rolling out gradually, and users without immediate availability are encouraged to monitor their accounts for updates.
Enabling access
Organizations running Copilot Enterprise or Business plans require administrators to activate GPT-5 mini through a dedicated policy setting in Copilot configuration. Once this policy is enabled, team members will automatically see the new model as an option in the model picker.
Additional details about the full range of models supported by Copilot are available in the official documentation. Developers interested in getting started with Copilot can refer to the setup guides. For questions or observations about this release, the community discussion forum provides a space for sharing experiences and feedback.