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GitHub Models provides access to leading AI models through GitHub’s infrastructure, offering a convenient way to use OpenAI’s GPT series, o1 models, and other advanced AI systems directly within the GitHub ecosystem.

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Overview

GitHub Models serves as a gateway to premium AI models, allowing developers to access cutting-edge AI capabilities without managing complex API integrations. It’s particularly useful for teams already using GitHub and wanting seamless AI integration.

OpenAI Integration

Direct access to GPT-4, GPT-4o, and o1 models

GitHub Native

Seamless integration with GitHub workflows

Enterprise Ready

Suitable for teams and enterprise use

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Available Models

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GPT-4o Models

OpenAI’s latest multimodal models with enhanced reasoning and creativity.
  • GPT-4o: Most advanced model with 128K context
  • GPT-4o Mini: Faster, cost-effective version
  • Best for: Complex reasoning, creative tasks, analysis

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o1 Series

OpenAI’s specialized reasoning models for complex problem-solving.
  • o1: Advanced reasoning with 200K context window
  • o1-preview: Preview version of o1 capabilities
  • o1-mini: Efficient reasoning for technical tasks
  • Best for: Mathematics, coding, scientific reasoning

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GPT-4.1 Models

Latest generation with massive context windows.
  • GPT-4.1: 1M+ context window for large documents
  • GPT-4.1-mini: Efficient version with large context
  • Best for: Document analysis, long-form content

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DeepSeek-R1

Advanced reasoning model from DeepSeek.
  • DeepSeek-R1: Specialized reasoning capabilities
  • Best for: Technical analysis, research tasks

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Setup Instructions

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GitHub Account

Ensure you have a GitHub account with appropriate permissions
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Create Personal Access Token

Go to GitHub Settings > Personal Access Tokens and create a new token
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Configure Token Permissions

Enable the necessary permissions for Models API access
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Add to Codinit

Enter your GitHub token in the GitHub provider settings
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Test Models

Verify connection by testing different available models

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Key Features

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Advanced Capabilities

  • Massive Context: Up to 1M+ tokens for large documents
  • Multimodal Input: Text, images, and other media types
  • Advanced Reasoning: Specialized models for complex problem-solving
  • Enterprise Security: GitHub’s security and compliance features
  • API Compatibility: Standard OpenAI API format

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Use Cases

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Software Development

Perfect for coding assistance and technical problem-solving.
  • Code generation and completion
  • Debugging and error analysis
  • Architecture design
  • Technical documentation

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Research Tasks

Excellent for complex analysis and research work.
  • Document analysis and summarization
  • Research paper review
  • Data interpretation
  • Scientific reasoning

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Business Use Cases

Suitable for enterprise-grade AI applications.
  • Business analysis and reporting
  • Customer service automation
  • Content generation
  • Process optimization

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Pricing Information

GitHub Models pricing is based on token usage:
Billing: Usage is billed through your GitHub account. Monitor usage in GitHub’s billing section.
Model Selection: Choose GPT-4o for most tasks, o1 models for complex reasoning, and GPT-4o Mini for cost-effective general use.
Token Limits: Be aware of context window limits. GPT-4.1 supports up to 1M tokens, while others have smaller limits.