MAI Code 1.1 Flash

Released on August 11, 2026

Changes from previous version

Keeps the Copilot-native MAI-Code-1-Flash role while cutting serving cost to one quarter, using 25% fewer tokens per task, and lifting CLI and .NET quality from production feedback.

Release Summary

Updated GitHub Copilot coding workhorse after MAI-Code-1-Flash. Microsoft reports 25% greater token efficiency, 25% faster streaming, a 22% gain on Terminal-Bench 2.1 in Copilot CLI, and a 15% gain on .NET tasks, at one quarter the serving cost of the June model. Native screenshot and diagram understanding, in production in GitHub Copilot.

Timeline

August 11, 2026

MAI-Code-1.1-Flash released

Microsoft AI ships MAI-Code-1.1-Flash into GitHub Copilot with lower cost and stronger CLI and .NET performance.