GPT-4.1 Deprecated in GitHub Copilot — Migrate to GPT-5.5

GPT-4.1 is now deprecated across GitHub Copilot. Migrate to GPT-5.5. Enterprise admins need to enable the new model in settings; no action required to remove the old one.

GPT-4.1 Deprecated in GitHub Copilot — Migrate to GPT-5.5

TL;DR

  • GPT-4.1 is deprecated across all Copilot experiences as of June 1, 2026
  • Migrate to GPT-5.5 as the recommended alternative
  • Enterprise admins must enable GPT-5.5 in model policies; no action needed to remove GPT-4.1

Deprecated

  • GPT-4.1 — removed from Copilot Chat, inline edits, ask mode, agent mode, and code completions

What You Need to Do

  • Update workflows and integrations to use GPT-5.5 instead of GPT-4.1
  • Enterprise admins: enable GPT-5.5 access through Copilot settings model policies
  • Verify the model appears in the Copilot Chat model selector in VS Code and github.com once enabled
  • GitHub Enterprise customers with concerns should contact their account manager

For details on available models, see GitHub's model documentation.

Source: GitHub Changelog