Allison shares the news that Grok Code Fast 1 is now generally available for GitHub Copilot users at all subscription levels, detailing activation steps and supported IDE integrations.

Grok Code Fast 1 Now Available in GitHub Copilot

Allison announces the general availability of the Grok Code Fast 1 model for Copilot Enterprise, Copilot Business, Copilot Pro, and Copilot Pro+ users. This release enables developers to access the new model within GitHub Copilot Chat, offering broader integration across development environments.

Supported Platforms

GitHub.com (Copilot Chat)
GitHub Mobile
Visual Studio Code
Visual Studio
JetBrains IDEs
Xcode
Eclipse

Users can select Grok Code Fast 1 from the chat model picker (agent, ask, and edit modes) in these environments. If the model is not yet visible, users may need to check again later as it rolls out.

Enabling Access

Administrators (Enterprise/Business):
- Must opt in by enabling the Grok Code Fast 1 policy in Copilot settings.
- Once enabled, organization members will have access to the new model across supported IDEs.
Individual Plans:
- Users can enable the model directly in the model picker and confirm through the provided prompt.

Further Resources

Models documentation: Details on available Copilot AI models
GitHub Community Discussion: Join to provide feedback or ask questions

Summary

This update simplifies how developers select and use AI models in Copilot-supported environments, with Grok Code Fast 1 aimed at improving Copilot’s productivity and response capabilities. Organization administrators and individual users should follow the outlined steps for activation.

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