MAI-Code-1.1-Flash Model Now Available in GitHub Copilot
Microsoft's MAI-Code-1.1-Flash, a new small-tier coding model, is now rolling out in GitHub Copilot, enhancing its capabilities for developers. This model builds on its predecessor by adding native vision support for image understanding and improving coding quality, instruction following, and tool use. It offers a 73% lower list price and improved efficiency, making it a cost-effective option for lightweight coding workflows. The model is available to various Copilot subscribers, with Enterprise and Business plans requiring admin enablement.
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- MAI-Code-1.1-Flash Model Rolls Out in GitHub Copilot
MAI-Code-1.1-Flash, Microsoft's latest small-tier coding model, is now available in GitHub Copilot. It adds native vision support for image understanding, delivers improvements in coding quality, instruction following, tool use, and performance, and boasts a 73% lower list price due to efficiency gains. The model is available for Free, Student, Pro, Pro+, Max, Business, and Enterprise Copilot SKUs, with Enterprise and Business plan administrators needing to enable it via policy.
https://github.blog/changelog/2026-08-11-mai-code-1-1-flash-available-in-github-copilot
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