Update docs for UBB#9830
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| For more information, see [context compaction](/docs/copilot/chat/copilot-chat-context.md#context-compaction). | ||
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| ## Monitor your usage |
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We can also add a nudge to the new chronicle cost tips command microsoft/vscode#317809
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@copilot Add a cross-link to the session-insights article and /chronicle:cost-tips
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| Different models consume premium requests at different rates, expressed as a multiplier. For example, a model with a 2x multiplier uses two premium requests per interaction. When you use auto model selection, VS Code applies a variable [model multiplier](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/concepts/billing/copilot-requests#model-multipliers) based on the selected model. If you are on a paid Copilot plan, auto applies a 10% multiplier discount. | ||
| Each Copilot plan includes a monthly allowance of [AI credits](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/concepts/billing/usage-based-billing-for-individuals). Different models consume AI credits at different rates, based on the model and the number of tokens processed. More capable models cost more per token, while lighter models extend your usage further. When you use auto model selection, VS Code routes each request to an efficient model that balances quality and cost. |
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@cwebster-99 Did you mean to say "cost more per tokens"? Sounds weird.
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| > [!IMPORTANT] | ||
| > **Starting April 20, 2026**, new sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. Additionally, we are tightening weekly usage limits. See [GitHub Copilot usage limits](https://docs.github.com/copilot/concepts/usage-limits). | ||
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| > **Starting April 20, 2026**, new sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. Additionally, we are tightening weekly usage limits. See [GitHub Copilot usage limits](https://docs.github.com/copilot/concepts/usage-limits). |
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Upgrades will be unblocked June 1 for existing users in case we want to call that out but new sign ups are still disabled. They also plan to remove the weekly limits.
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| > **Starting April 20, 2026**, new sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, and student plans are temporarily paused. Additionally, we are tightening weekly usage limits. See [GitHub Copilot usage limits](https://docs.github.com/copilot/concepts/usage-limits). | |
| > **Starting April 20, 2026**, new sign-ups for Copilot Pro, Copilot Pro+, Max, and Student plans are temporarily paused. |
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@copilot Update other occurrences of this text and apply the same update.
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@copilot Update other occurrences of this text and apply the same update.
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This pull request updates the Copilot documentation and related configuration to reflect the transition from "premium requests" to "AI credits" for usage-based billing and model consumption.
The changes clarify how AI credits are consumed, provide practical tips for optimizing credit usage, and update references and terminology throughout the docs.
Additionally, new guidance and links are added to help users manage and reduce AI credit consumption.
Key changes include:
Documentation terminology and billing updates:
Guidance on optimizing AI credit usage:
Other documentation improvements:
Implements #9774, #9775