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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 infrapreviewengineer ·
GitHub Actions runner images in public preview
GitHub Actions is releasing new Ubuntu 26.04 and Windows 11 arm64 runner images in public preview for all users. This allows early testing of workflows on the latest platforms before general availability, with Ubuntu 26.04 supporting both x64 and arm64 architectures. Users should update their workflow files to use the new image labels and may observe differences in tool versions.
feature announcement - GitHub Changelog securityinfraengineer ·
Bot-created pull requests can run workflows with approval
Pull requests created by github-actions[bot] can now trigger CI/CD workflows upon user approval. This security enhancement prevents unreviewed generated code from automatically executing potentially sensitive workflows. The behavior now aligns with Copilot-generated pull requests, addressing a previous gap where bot-generated changes could be merged without CI checks.
feature - GitHub Changelog aigaengineer ·
GitHub AI Usage Reports Updated
GitHub AI usage reports have been updated to reflect native AI credit billing, replacing preview fields with standard ones. This change clarifies how to monitor AI credit usage going forward using quantity and gross_amount. A bug that caused incorrect values in preview fields has been fixed and retroactively applied for usage from June 1. This update is available for GitHub Enterprise Cloud customers.
patch feature - GitHub Changelog aiengineer ·
GitHub Copilot CLI unifies configuration with /settings command
GitHub Copilot CLI introduces a new /settings slash command, consolidating scattered configuration options into a single, schema-driven interface. This provides a discoverable and validated way to manage settings, improving user experience by reducing guesswork and preventing configuration errors. The feature is available now via the `copilot update` command for all Copilot CLI users.
feature - GitHub Changelog aiinfraengineer ·
GitHub Agentic Workflows now use GITHUB_TOKEN, no PAT needed
GitHub Agentic Workflows have been updated to use GitHub Actions' built-in GITHUB_TOKEN, eliminating the need for personal access tokens (PATs). This change simplifies management, reduces security risks, and allows AI credit consumption to be billed directly to organizations. Configuration requires enabling a Copilot policy and updating workflow permissions, with cost management options available for organizations.
feature - GitHub Changelog previewengineer ·
GitHub Agentic Workflows enters public preview
GitHub Agentic Workflows are now in public preview, enabling automation of reasoning-based tasks such as issue triage and CI failure analysis using coding agents within GitHub Actions. Workflows are defined in natural language Markdown and compiled into standard Actions YAML, reusing existing runner groups and policies. This feature aims to reduce repetitive engineering work, freeing up developers for innovation, with built-in security safeguards.
feature announcement - GitHub Changelog infraengineer ·
CodeQL incremental analysis speeds up C/C++ and Go scans
CodeQL scans for C/C++ and Go now run incrementally, significantly reducing analysis time for pull requests. This feature, previously released for other languages, is now available for C/C++ and Go, and also integrated into the CodeQL CLI. Incremental analysis is enabled by default for projects using the default CodeQL query suite and the build mode none extraction mechanism on GitHub.com, and is available in the CodeQL CLI starting with version 2.25.5.
feature - GitHub Changelog ·
GitHub CLI gains support for issue types, sub-issues, and dependencies
GitHub CLI version 2.94.0 introduces direct terminal management of issue types, parent/sub-issue relationships, and issue dependencies. This enhancement enables developers and automated agents to structure and track work without needing to access the GitHub web interface or write custom API scripts. The functionality is available to all users on version 2.94.0 or later in repositories where these features are enabled, with issue types configured at the organization level.
feature - GitHub Changelog infraengineer ·
GitHub CLI adds commands for managing Discussions
GitHub CLI version 2.94.0 introduces a new `gh discussion` command group, allowing users to list, view, create, edit, and comment on repository discussions directly from the terminal. This feature aims to integrate discussions into developers' existing workflows, reducing the need for direct API calls. The new commands are available for any repository with GitHub Discussions enabled.
feature - GitHub Changelog aiengineer ·
GitHub Copilot Chat integrates with agent sessions for improved workflow
GitHub Copilot Chat now reflects the status of in-progress agent sessions and allows users to query past sessions. This enhancement improves the handoff experience between Copilot Chat and Copilot cloud agent on the web, benefiting developers by enabling seamless follow-up questions and efficient retrieval of previous work. New tools like 'Get agent logs' and 'Session search' are now available directly within the chat interface.
feature - GitHub Changelog governanceengineer ·
GitHub Enterprise Cloud increases cost center limit to 500
GitHub Enterprise Cloud has doubled the maximum number of cost centers per enterprise from 250 to 500. This change enables more granular tracking, allocation, and reporting of usage and spend across larger organizations with numerous business units or departments. The increased limit is available now for all GitHub Enterprise Cloud customers and requires no additional configuration.
feature - GitHub Changelog securitypreviewengineer ·
GitHub Copilot CLI adds experimental security review command
GitHub Copilot CLI now includes a new `/security-review` slash command for local code changes, shipping as an experimental public preview feature. This AI-driven command analyzes code to find high-confidence security vulnerabilities and offers actionable suggestions directly within the terminal. It complements existing GitHub security tools by providing a lightweight, on-demand scan focused on common vulnerability classes, accessible to engineers using Copilot CLI.
feature announcement - GitHub Changelog infraengineer ·
Dependabot version updates now support Deno
Dependabot's version update functionality has been expanded to include the Deno ecosystem. This enhancement allows developers using Deno to automate dependency updates through pull requests, streamlining project maintenance. To enable this, users need to add a Deno entry to their `.github/dependabot.yml` configuration file. This feature currently only applies to version updates, not security updates.
feature - GitHub Changelog infraengineer ·
npm v12 to enforce stricter security defaults for package installation
npm v12, slated for July 2026, introduces security enhancements by defaulting to stricter controls for package installation scripts and Git/remote dependencies. These changes aim to mitigate code execution risks by requiring explicit user opt-in for potentially risky operations. Users on npm 11.16.0 or newer can prepare by reviewing warnings and using `npm approve-scripts` to manage trusted packages.
breaking feature security - GitHub Changelog aigaengineer ·
GitHub Copilot adds Claude Fable 5 for autonomous coding
GitHub Copilot is now generally available with Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 model, designed for long-horizon, autonomous coding and knowledge-work tasks. This model offers improved efficiency over previous Opus-tier models by completing equivalent work with fewer tool calls and lower token consumption. It is available to Copilot Pro+, Max, Business, and Enterprise users and requires data retention for Anthropic's safety classifiers, a change from the Zero Data Retention of other Claude models.
feature announcement - GitHub Changelog securitygaengineer ·
GitHub EMU IP Allow List Now Generally Available
GitHub Enterprise Cloud now offers general availability for IP allow list configuration within Enterprise Managed User (EMU) namespaces. This enhancement allows organizations to enforce network access policies directly within their managed user environments. The feature is now production-ready for all EMU customers.
feature announcement - GitHub Changelog aisecuritygaengineer ·
GitHub Security Validation for Third-Party Coding Agents GA
GitHub's security validation for third-party coding agents is now generally available, allowing external tools like Claude and OpenAI Codex to integrate directly with repositories. This feature enhances security by validating the actions of these AI agents before they modify code. The general availability means this capability is production-ready for all users.
feature announcement - GitHub Changelog securityengineer ·
GitHub adds scheduled code scanning for inactive repos
GitHub code scanning now offers scheduled security scans for repositories that have been inactive for six months. This feature helps organizations maintain continuous security posture by ensuring even dormant codebases are regularly checked for vulnerabilities. It is available for organizations seeking to enhance their security practices on the platform.
feature - GitHub Changelog aipreviewengineer ·
VS Code enterprise plugins in public preview
GitHub has launched a public preview for enterprise-managed plugins in VS Code, enabling administrators to configure and distribute plugins to Copilot CLI users within their organization. This feature aims to enhance control and standardization for enterprise deployments. The preview is currently available for GitHub Copilot CLI users.
feature announcement - GitHub Changelog aiengineer ·
GitHub Actions: Copilot can now fix failing jobs for Pro+ subscribers
GitHub Copilot Pro, Pro+, and Max subscribers can now use a one-click 'Fix with Copilot' feature to resolve failing GitHub Actions jobs. This enhancement leverages the Copilot cloud agent to automatically suggest and apply fixes. The feature is available to users with specific Copilot subscription tiers.
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