Summary: GitHub Copilot launches new Free and Pro+ tiers

Why It Matters: GitHub is making its AI tools more accessible with a free version while adding a high-end tier for power users who want more advanced AI models and agents.

What Changed:

• Added a "Free" plan that includes 2,000 code completions and 50 chat requests per month.
• Introduced a "Pro+" plan at $39/month featuring access to Claude 4.1 Opus and GitHub Spark.
• Updated the "Pro" plan to include unlimited chat with GPT-5 mini and 300 premium model requests.
• Expanded model options to include Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI within the same interface.
• Added "Agent mode" which allows Copilot to autonomously write code and create pull requests.
• Integrated Model Context Protocol (MCP) support to allow Copilot to connect with external tools.