Manage Copilot usage and models

Note

This article applies to Visual Studio 2022 version 17.14 and later, and Visual Studio 2026.

GitHub Copilot includes built-in tools to help you track usage, manage your plan, and understand how model selection affects request consumption.

View Copilot usage

To track your Copilot usage:

1. Select the down arrow next to the Copilot button in the top-right corner of Visual Studio.

2. Select Copilot Usage from the menu to view the dialog.

   

   Here, you can view your usage and the number of remaining requests. You can also select Manage plan to manage your Copilot plan on GitHub.

Note

GitHub manages billing and subscriptions. For details, visit your GitHub settings.

Understand model selection

Note

Some individual plans have tighter chat and premium model limits, and high-volume users may reach caps sooner.
If you hit a limit, wait for reset, switch models, or use Auto mode. Spreading requests out over time may help avoid interruptions. See About usage limits.

Copilot supports multiple AI models, and each model may consume requests at different rates based on assigned multipliers.

To view or change your current model:

1. Open the Copilot Chat window.
2. Use the model picker dropdown above the input field to select a model.

When your premium request quota is exhausted, Copilot automatically falls back to a base model so you can continue working without interruption.

To manage model usage in non-chat interactions, configure the setting Enhance non-chat requests with premium models in GitHub > Copilot > Editor.

Tip

Visit your Copilot settings on GitHub to explore model options and subscription details.

Related content

• About premium requests
• About Copilot billing
• GitHub support
• Install and manage GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio