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token based limits
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Token based limits are a key topic in recent GitHub Copilot discussions on WindowsForum. Microsoft has shifted Copilot from a flat-rate service to one where usage limits are token based, reflecting real compute demand. This change affects individual plans, with Opus models removed from Pro and retained in Pro+, and new signups paused for certain plans. The move signals Copilot's transition from a subsidized growth product to an infrastructure business. Forum threads explore how token based limits impact developers, pricing, and plan choices, with users sharing experiences and strategies for managing usage under the new system.
Microsoft’s latest Copilot move is less a surprise than a culmination. GitHub has now confirmed that usage limits are token-based and that individual Copilot plans are being tightened, with new signups paused for Pro, Pro+, and Student plans while Opus models are removed from Pro and kept in...