GitHub Copilot integrates Claude Opus 4.8
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feature announcement
GitHub Copilot now offers Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.8 model, representing an advancement in code understanding and generation capabilities. This new model is generally available to users, enhancing the AI-powered coding assistance provided by GitHub Copilot.
Features (1) ›
- Claude Opus 4.8 available in GitHub Copilot
GitHub Copilot now integrates Claude Opus 4.8, Anthropic's latest Opus model. Early testing indicates improved code understanding and generation.
Read the original announcement →
https://github.blog/changelog/2026-05-28-claude-opus-4-8-is-generally-available-for-github-copilot
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