MAI-Code-1.1-Flash, Microsoft's latest small-tier coding model, is now rolling out in GitHub Copilot. It builds on MAI-Code-1-Flash with native vision support for image understanding, plus improvements in coding quality, instruction following, tool use, and performance. Efficiency gains have enabled a 73% lower list price than its predecessor. For annual Copilot subscribers, it is charged at a 0.25× premium request multiplier. The model is available across all Copilot tiers — Free and Student users get it via auto model selection, while Pro, Pro+, Max, Business, and Enterprise users can also manually select it. It is accessible in VS Code, Visual Studio, JetBrains IDEs, Eclipse, Xcode, GitHub Mobile, Copilot CLI, and more. Enterprise and Business admins must enable the model via a policy setting that is off by default.
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How much cheaper is MAI-Code-1.1-Flash compared to MAI-Code-1-Flash in GitHub Copilot?
MAI-Code-1.1-Flash is priced 73% lower than MAI-Code-1-Flash at provider list pricing, thanks to advances in model and serving efficiency. For annual GitHub Copilot subscribers, it is charged at a 0.25× premium request multiplier, making it a cost-effective option for lightweight coding workflows that need a balance of capability and cost. Developers weighing model costs for Copilot workflows can track pricing changes like this on daily.dev.
Does MAI-Code-1.1-Flash support image understanding in GitHub Copilot?
Yes, MAI-Code-1.1-Flash adds native vision support for image understanding, which was not present in MAI-Code-1-Flash. It also brings improvements in coding quality, instruction following, and tool use. The model is available across Copilot Free, Student, Pro, Pro+, Max, Business, and Enterprise tiers. Teams evaluating multimodal coding models for their Copilot setup can follow developments like this on daily.dev.
Which IDEs and platforms support MAI-Code-1.1-Flash in GitHub Copilot?
MAI-Code-1.1-Flash is available in Visual Studio Code, Visual Studio, JetBrains IDEs, Eclipse, Xcode, GitHub Mobile, Copilot CLI, the Copilot cloud agent, GitHub Copilot app, and Copilot Chat on GitHub. Enterprise and Business admins must enable it via a policy in Copilot settings, as it is off by default. Developers adopting new Copilot models across their IDE stack can stay current on daily.dev.