GitHub Releases
GitHub changelog, platform updates, and Copilot coding-assistant releases. New features, breaking changes, security advisories and deprecations - each summarised in plain English and updated continuously.
Tracking 199 GitHub releases · Updated
- GitHub Changelog aiengineer ·
GitHub Copilot Billing and Plans Updated
GitHub Copilot's usage-based billing is now generally available for all users, a significant change from previous plans. This update also clarifies that Copilot code review consumes GitHub Actions minutes. These changes affect all GitHub Copilot users, impacting how their usage is metered and billed.
announcement feature - GitHub Changelog aiengineer ·
Copilot usage metrics API adds cohorts for AI adoption
GitHub's Copilot usage metrics API now classifies engaged users into AI adoption cohorts. This enhancement allows for a more granular understanding of how users are leveraging Copilot beyond simple activity tracking. The update is relevant for organizations measuring developer tool adoption and productivity.
feature announcement - GitHub Changelog aigaengineer ·
GitHub Copilot integrates Claude Opus 4.8
GitHub Copilot now offers Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.8 model, representing an advancement in code understanding and generation capabilities. This new model is generally available to users, enhancing the AI-powered coding assistance provided by GitHub Copilot.
feature announcement - GitHub Changelog aipreviewengineer ·
Copilot Memory adds deletion, scope, and CLI controls
GitHub Copilot Memory has introduced enhanced controls for memory deletion and scope, alongside expanded capabilities within the Copilot CLI. These updates aim to provide users with greater management over their Copilot data and usage. The feature is currently in public preview and available to users now.
feature announcement - GitHub Changelog governancepreviewengineer ·
GitHub Code Quality API now in public preview
GitHub has released a new Repository Enablement API for code quality features, allowing programmatic configuration of repositories. This API is available today in public preview, enabling developers to manage code quality settings through code. The new endpoints are detailed in the release.
feature announcement - GitHub Changelog aigovernanceengineer ·
GitHub Copilot: Target organizations with specific models
GitHub Copilot now allows enterprise owners to control which models are available to specific organizations. This feature provides granular control over model access, enabling targeted deployment for different organizational needs. It is available for enterprise owners managing multiple organizations within GitHub.
feature announcement - GitHub Changelog governancedeprecationengineereducation ·
GitHub Classroom stops new sign-ups as it transitions to partner solutions
GitHub Classroom is discontinuing new sign-ups starting today, as the platform transitions to supporting partner solutions. Existing users with accounts or classrooms will retain access. This change affects educators and institutions previously using GitHub Classroom for assignments.
deprecation announcement
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