Allison introduces the addition of Claude Haiku 4.5, Anthropic’s newest model, to GitHub Copilot, outlining availability, setup instructions for various plans, and links to further resources.

Claude Haiku 4.5 Now Available in GitHub Copilot

Anthropic’s Claude Haiku 4.5 is the latest AI model now rolling out for GitHub Copilot users. This update offers improved performance and faster response times for code generation and chat interactions.

Availability in Copilot

Eligible Plans: Claude Haiku 4.5 is available to Copilot Pro, Pro+, Business, and Enterprise users.
Where to Use: Accessible within Visual Studio Code (chat, ask, edit, agent modes), github.com, and GitHub Mobile (iOS/Android).
Rollout: The rollout is gradual, so users may need to wait before the model appears in their picker.

How to Enable Claude Haiku 4.5

Enterprise & Business Plans: Administrators must enable the Claude Haiku 4.5 policy in Copilot settings. Once set, organization members can choose the model in Visual Studio Code.
Pro & Pro+ Plans: Individual users can select the model via the Visual Studio Code picker and confirm the one-time setup prompt.
Bring Your Own Key: In the model picker, select ‘Manage Models’, choose Claude Haiku 4.5, and provide your API key as prompted.
Recommended VS Code Version: For the optimal experience, use Visual Studio Code version 1.105 or later, due to ongoing integration updates.

Resources and Support

Model Documentation: Official guide on available models for GitHub Copilot.
Community Discussion: Space to share experiences, feedback, and tips on using Claude Haiku 4.5 in Copilot.

Summary

With this update, GitHub Copilot users can leverage the latest advancements in AI-powered development with targeted activation steps for various user tiers, making it easier than ever to access faster and more capable models within their coding environment.

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