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Add websocket support for custom Model Providers settings.

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Description

Add websocket support for custom Model Providers settings.

Settings > Model providers > Add provider > (Custom endpoint and OpenAI both need it)

Add a checkbox that says 'Use WebSockets', which will attempt it then fall back to HTTP

GitHub Copilot CLI already exposes this for BYOK providers through COPILOT_PROVIDER_TRANSPORT=websockets, but the Copilot app does not expose an equivalent setting.


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App version 1.1.17
OS Windows 10.0.26200
Theme EyeHealth
Path /chat
Tenure Week 3

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Start at Settings > Model providers > Add provider, covering both Custom endpoint and OpenAI, and inspect how provider transport is currently selected. Add a “Use WebSockets” option that attempts WebSockets and falls back to HTTP; done means the setting is available for both providers and the fallback behavior works.

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Domain
desktop, networking
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
55/100

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