Copilot Model Switcher

Quickly switch between GitHub Copilot models with keyboard shortcuts.

Setup

1. Install the extension
2. Configure your shortcuts and models in VS Code settings
3. Use your custom keybindings to switch models instantly

Configuration

Add to your settings.json:

{
  "copilot-model-switcher.shortcuts": {
    "alt+f11": "claude-sonnet-4.5",
    "alt+f12": "grok-code-fast-1"
  }
}

Finding Model Names

1. Open Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P)
2. Run: Copilot Model Switcher: Discover Commands
3. Check the output panel for available models

Usage

• Press your configured shortcuts to switch models
• Models switch instantly in the chat interface
• Success notifications confirm the switch

Available Models

Common models include:

• claude-sonnet-4.5 - Claude Sonnet 4.5
• grok-code-fast-1 - Grok Code Fast 1
• gpt-5 - GPT-5
• auto - Auto selection

Run the discovery command to see all available models in your environment.