Gemini 3.8 Flash is now available in GitHub Copilot

THE NEWS

What happened

GitHub has integrated Google's Gemini 3.8 Flash model into its Copilot suite, offering it as a cost-effective option for developers using various IDEs and tools. The new model excels in complex terminal-based coding tasks and features robust failure recovery mechanisms.

CONTEXT

Why it matters

GitHub Copilot has integrated Google's Gemini 3.8 Flash model. This latest release is optimized for complex terminal-based coding tasks and demonstrates rigorous validation with persistent recovery from actionable failures. Available to Pro, Max, Business, and Enterprise users across VS Code, JetBrains IDEs, Xcode, Eclipse, and the Copilot CLI. The model is billed at introductory pricing under usage-based billing through December 31, 2026. Administrators can manage access via model policy settings.

AT A GLANCE

Key facts

• Gemini 3.8 Flash is now available in GitHub Copilot for Pro, Pro+, Max, Business, and Enterprise users.
• The model performs strongly on complex terminal-based coding tasks and handles persistent recovery from failures.
• It is billed at introductory provider pricing under usage-based billing through December 31, 2026.
• Availability extends to Visual Studio Code, Visual Studio, Copilot CLI, JetBrains IDEs, Xcode, Eclipse, and GitHub Copilot cloud agents.
• Access for Enterprise and Business plans can be managed via model policy settings in Copilot.