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Bring Your Own Model in Visual Studio: release date and what's new
- Released
- Status
- Available now
- Type
- Feature
Microsoft released Bring Your Own Model as generally available in Visual Studio 18.12, allowing developers to connect custom or local AI models.
What's new
- Visual Studio
- BYOM
- Custom endpoints
- Local models
Official announcement: devblogs.microsoft.com ↗
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Questions
When was Bring Your Own Model in Visual Studio released?
Microsoft released Bring Your Own Model in Visual Studio on Nov 11, 2026.
Is Bring Your Own Model in Visual Studio available now?
Yes. Bring Your Own Model in Visual Studio has been available since Nov 11, 2026.
What's new in Bring Your Own Model in Visual Studio?
Microsoft released Bring Your Own Model as generally available in Visual Studio 18.12, allowing developers to connect custom or local AI models.