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GitHub Copilot stuck in evaluating/analyzing/planning state with GPT models

Fix GitHub Copilot Chat stuck forever in evaluating/analyzing/planning state Includes evidence for GitHub Copilot troubleshooting demand.

Source-backed Last updated May 11, 2026 1 source Needs local verification

Category: GitHub Copilot
Error signature: Copilot stuck evaluating/analyzing/planning
Quick fix: Compare the failing environment with a known working setup, then change one configuration value at a time.
Updated: May 11, 2026
Verification status: Source-backed
Evidence: 1 public source URL

Before you change production

This page includes public source URLs in the imported troubleshooting record. Compare those references with your version and environment before applying changes.

Reproduce the smallest failing action and save non-secret logs before changing configuration.
Check versions for GitHub Copilot, related SDKs, package managers, CI runners, and hosting providers.
Change one setting or dependency at a time, then rerun the same failing command or request.
Avoid destructive commands, credential rotation, billing changes, or security relaxations without a rollback plan.

What this error means

Copilot stuck evaluating/analyzing/planning is a GitHub Copilot failure pattern reported for developers trying to fix github copilot chat stuck forever in evaluating/analyzing/planning state. Based on the imported evidence, treat this as a tool-specific troubleshooting page rather than a generic API error.

Why this happens

GitHub issue #312526 on microsoft/vscode (14 comments, open since 2026-04-25). VS Code 1.118.0-insider with Copilot Chat Extension 0.46.2026042405. Happens specifically with GPT 5.4/5.3/5.5 models. Trace logs show execute_tool spans completing but agent state never progresses. Reproduces consistently in affected sessions.

Common causes

GitHub Copilot Chat extension in VS Code becomes permanently stuck in 'evaluating/analyzing/planning' state when using GPT-family models. Users see the tool call executing (get_errors with multiple file paths) but never get a response. Affects 14+ users across multiple sessions. Only reproducible in certain chat sessions, suggesting session state corruption.
GitHub issue #312526 on microsoft/vscode (14 comments, open since 2026-04-25). VS Code 1.118.0-insider with Copilot Chat Extension 0.46.2026042405. Happens specifically with GPT 5.4/5.3/5.5 models. Trace logs show execute_tool spans completing but agent state never progresses. Reproduces consistently in affected sessions.

Quick fixes

Confirm the exact error signature matches Copilot stuck evaluating/analyzing/planning.
Check the GitHub Copilot account, local tool state, and provider configuration involved in the failing workflow.
Compare the failing environment with a known working setup, then change one configuration value at a time.

Platform/tool-specific checks

Verify the command, editor, extension, or API client that produced the error.
Compare local settings with CI, deployment, or editor-level settings when the error appears in only one environment.
Avoid deleting credentials, local model data, or project settings until the failing scope is clear.

Step-by-step troubleshooting

Capture the exact error message and the command, editor action, or request that triggered it.
Check whether the failure is account/auth, quota/rate, model/provider, local runtime, or deployment configuration.
Review the source evidence below and compare it with your environment.
Apply one change at a time and rerun the smallest failing action.
Keep the working fix documented for the team or deployment environment.

How to prevent it

Keep provider/tool configuration documented.
Record non-secret diagnostics such as tool version, provider name, model name, and command path.
Add a lightweight check before CI or production workflows depend on the tool.

Diagnostic flow for this page

Match Copilot stuck evaluating/analyzing/planning exactly before applying the quick fix.
Compare the failing environment with GitHub Copilot versions, account scope, provider settings, and deployment context.
Check the listed common causes in order, starting with the cause that best matches your logs.
Use the evidence status below to decide whether to confirm against public sources or official documentation.
Apply one reversible change, rerun the smallest failing action, and keep rollback notes.

FAQ

What does Copilot stuck evaluating/analyzing/planning mean in GitHub Copilot?

Copilot stuck evaluating/analyzing/planning indicates the workflow described by "GitHub Copilot stuck in evaluating/analyzing/planning state with GPT models" failed in a GitHub Copilot context. Start by confirming the exact signature and the component that emitted it.

What should I check first for Copilot stuck evaluating/analyzing/planning?

Check whether this cause matches your environment: GitHub Copilot Chat extension in VS Code becomes permanently stuck in 'evaluating/analyzing/planning' state when using GPT-family models. Users see the tool call executing (get_errors with multiple file paths) but never get a response. Affects 14+ users across multiple sessions. Only reproducible in certain chat sessions, suggesting session state corruption.

Is the Copilot stuck evaluating/analyzing/planning guidance source-backed?

The "GitHub Copilot stuck in evaluating/analyzing/planning state with GPT models" page is labeled source-backed. It has 1 public source URL from github.com, so use that evidence status when deciding how much additional verification you need.

When should I avoid the quick fix for Copilot stuck evaluating/analyzing/planning?

For "GitHub Copilot stuck in evaluating/analyzing/planning state with GPT models", avoid applying "Compare the failing environment with a known working setup, then change one configuration value at a time." when the error text differs, the affected version or provider is different, or the change would touch credentials, billing, DNS, production deploy settings, or irreversible data.

What should I collect before debugging Copilot stuck evaluating/analyzing/planning?

For "GitHub Copilot stuck in evaluating/analyzing/planning state with GPT models", collect the failing GitHub Copilot command or request, non-secret configuration, versions, timestamps, request IDs when available, and the smallest reproduction that still triggers the signature.