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Kimi K3 is now available in GitHub Copilot
GitHub has launched Kimi K3, an open-weight AI model, now available in GitHub Copilot. This model boasts remarkable coding capabilities and is structured under a cost-effective usage-based pricing model. As it begins to roll out gradually across various Copilot plans, users in Pro, Pro+, Max, Business, and Enterprise will soon be able to leverage its advanced coding abilities, aiming for improved productivity. Administrators must enable the model for their organizations, ensuring alignment with security and compliance requirements for optimal deployment.
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Published 6 Aug 2026, 17:45 UTC1 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Kimi K3 is an open-weight model available in GitHub Copilot.
- Features advanced coding capabilities costing based on usage.
- Gradual rollout to Copilot Pro, Pro+, Max, Business, and Enterprise.
- Must be enabled by plan administrators in Copilot settings.
- Emphasizes security and compliance review for organizations.
Interesting facts
- Kimi K3 is hosted on Fireworks AI by GitHub.
- The model demonstrates frontier-level abilities in agentic coding.
- Off by default for Copilot Business and Enterprise users.