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How to Use Any OAI-Compatible API with GitHub Copilot — Custom Model Setup Guide
DEV.to AI·May 27, 2026
GitHub Copilot now allows users to connect Chat and the CLI to any OpenAI-compatible API endpoint, enabling the use of custom models like Claude Opus or local vLLMs. This 'Bring Your Own Key' functionality supports VS Code Chat/Agent mode and the Copilot CLI, billing users directly via their chosen provider rather than GitHub's quota.
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