July 2, 2026
Copilot gets a new brain, comments melt down
Kimi K2.7 Code is generally available in GitHub Copilot
GitHub adds a cheaper new AI helper, and the comments instantly turned into a brawl
TLDR: GitHub Copilot is rolling out Kimi K2.7 Code, a cheaper new AI option and the first of its kind in the service. Commenters are split between hype over more choice, demands for other models, and gripes that pricing drama still ruins the party.
GitHub just gave its coding assistant a new selectable brain: Kimi K2.7 Code, a lower-cost option rolling out across tools like Visual Studio Code, JetBrains, Xcode, mobile, and even github.com. On paper, this is a big deal: it’s the first open-weight model in GitHub Copilot, meaning a more flexible AI choice instead of only the usual giant-name options. But in the community, the launch wasn’t just “cool new feature” energy. It was more like curiosity, suspicion, and a little bit of popcorn-worthy chaos.
One camp was genuinely excited, with one commenter cheering that GitHub had finally delivered “an alternative to the big dogs” and saying companies have wanted a safer way to use Chinese-made models through a provider they already trust. That’s the optimistic version of the story. The messy version? People immediately started firing off questions: Where is the AI actually running? When do custom models arrive? Why not DeepSeek too? In other words, the release barely landed before the wishlist, side quests, and trust issues kicked in.
And then came the dagger. One especially blunt commenter basically declared they were already over Copilot entirely, calling GitHub’s pricing gimmicks “the final nail in the coffin.” Ouch. So yes, GitHub launched a shiny cheaper AI option — but the real headline is that the crowd is split between finally!, what about my favorite model?, and too late, I’m already mad about the bill.
Key Points
- •Kimi K2.7 Code is now generally available in GitHub Copilot and is the first open-weight model offered in the Copilot model picker.
- •GitHub says the model is hosted on Microsoft Azure and billed at provider list pricing under usage-based billing.
- •Rollout is starting for Copilot Pro, Pro+, and Max plans, beginning with selection in Visual Studio Code, and will proceed gradually while GitHub monitors quality and performance.
- •GitHub plans to expand availability to Copilot Business, Enterprise, and additional surfaces in the coming weeks, including multiple IDEs, apps, mobile platforms, and github.com.
- •For Copilot Business and Enterprise, Kimi K2.7 Code is off by default and must be enabled by administrators through Copilot settings after reviewing security, compliance, and data-governance requirements.