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GitHub Spark Deprecation and GitHub Models Retirement

GitHub Spark will no longer accept new users or app creation starting August 3, 2026, with full retirement by August 31, 2026, while GitHub Models, its inference service, retired on July 30, 2026.

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GitHub has announced the upcoming deprecation of GitHub Spark on github.com. Beginning August 3, 2026, GitHub Spark will cease to accept new users or allow the creation of new applications. Existing users will retain access until August 31, 2026, to export their created applications.

Separately, GitHub Models, the inference service that powered Spark's llm() function, retired on July 30, 2026. Calls to llm() no longer function as of that date.

Key Points

  • GitHub Spark will stop accepting new users and new app creation on August 3, 2026.
  • Existing GitHub Spark users can access the service until August 31, 2026, to export their applications.
  • Deployed applications created with GitHub Spark will continue to function after the service's retirement.
  • GitHub Models, the inference service for Spark's llm() function, retired on July 30, 2026.
  • Applications using the llm() function are affected by the GitHub Models retirement.
  • Builders are increasingly choosing integrated workflows with GitHub Copilot in environments like VS Code, Copilot CLI, and the GitHub Copilot app.

Context

According to GitHub, GitHub Spark was designed to facilitate rapid application development from concept to working application. Since its introduction, advancements in AI models and agentic development tools have led to new capabilities. GitHub notes that builders are now utilizing GitHub Copilot in various integrated environments for application development, which has influenced this strategic alignment.

Why It Matters

This change indicates a shift in GitHub's focus towards integrated AI development tools like GitHub Copilot, impacting developers who relied on GitHub Spark for quick prototyping and those whose applications used the llm() function for AI inferencing.

What To Do

  • If you are an existing GitHub Spark user, export your app code by August 31, 2026, by opening the Spark workbench, selecting ..., and then Create repository.
  • If your GitHub Spark app uses llm(), replace the inferencing with a separate provider to maintain AI capabilities.
  • Check your GitHub Spark app code for calls to llm() to determine if it is affected by the GitHub Models retirement.
  • Note that if you replace llm(), you will need to supply your own API key and manage billing for the new inference provider.

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