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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 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 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 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 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 aideprecationengineer ·
GitHub Copilot deprecates GPT-5.2 models
GitHub has deprecated the GPT-5.2 and GPT-5.2-Codex models across most of its Copilot experiences, effective June 5, 2026. This change impacts features like Copilot Chat, inline edits, and code completions. Engineers and developers using these Copilot features should be aware of this model deprecation.
deprecation - 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.
feature - GitHub Changelog aipreviewengineer ·
Copilot Pro/Pro+/Max agent tasks API available in public preview
GitHub Copilot has released a new Agent tasks REST API, allowing programmatic control over Copilot cloud agent tasks. This feature is now available in public preview for Copilot Pro, Pro+, and Max users. It enables developers to automate and monitor agent task execution, offering new integration possibilities for advanced Copilot workflows.
feature announcement - GitHub Changelog aipreviewengineer ·
GitHub Copilot code review adapts to team standards
GitHub Copilot's code review feature now adapts to team-specific tools and standards, scaling its depth based on code change complexity. This update introduces two public previews for a unified agent, aiming to improve developer workflows. The enhancements are available for users to explore, with further details expected on the GitHub Blog.
feature announcement - GitHub Changelog aigaengineer ·
GitHub Copilot SDK reaches General Availability
The GitHub Copilot SDK is now generally available, allowing developers to embed Copilot's agentic engine into their own applications and tools. This release offers a stable API and production-ready support. The SDK enables integration for a broad audience of developers and tool builders.
feature announcement - GitHub Changelog aiazurepreviewengineer ·
GitHub Copilot code review for Azure Repos in technical preview
GitHub Copilot code review for Azure Repos has entered technical preview, integrating on-demand pull request reviews into Azure DevOps workflows. This feature allows developers to receive automated code reviews directly within their existing development process. It is currently available for users to try out as a preview.
feature announcement - GitHub Changelog aiengineer ·
GitHub Copilot for Eclipse Enhancements: BYOK, Chat, and Skills
GitHub Copilot for Eclipse introduces several significant updates, including Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) for Business and Enterprise, an improved chat experience with enhanced session context visibility, and expanded ABAP support. These changes aim to provide greater control over data, a more intuitive user interaction, and broader language capabilities for developers using Eclipse. The updates are available now, offering a more robust AI-assisted development environment.
feature announcement - GitHub Changelog aigaengineer ·
GitHub Copilot CLI adds voice, scheduling, and new UI
GitHub Copilot CLI introduces several new features including voice input, prompt scheduling, and an improved experimental terminal interface with tabs. These updates aim to enhance developer productivity and interaction with AI coding assistance. Voice input and prompt scheduling are now generally available, while the new terminal interface is experimental. The announcement coincides with Microsoft Build 2026.
feature announcement - GitHub Changelog aipreviewengineer ·
Gemini models available in GitHub Copilot CLI, cloud agent, and app
Two Gemini models, Gemini 3.1 Pro (Preview) and Gemini 3.5 Flash, are now integrated into Copilot CLI, the cloud agent, and the Copilot app. This expansion allows developers to leverage advanced AI capabilities across more GitHub Copilot tools. These models are available starting today.
feature announcement - GitHub Changelog aiengineer ·
GitHub Copilot CLI and agentic enhancements for JetBrains IDEs
GitHub Copilot CLI is now available within GitHub Copilot for JetBrains IDEs, bringing new session capabilities and broader agentic improvements. This update enhances the developer experience by integrating command-line assistance directly into the IDE. It is available for all users of GitHub Copilot for JetBrains IDEs.
feature - GitHub Changelog aiengineer ·
GitHub Introduces Agent Apps for AI Extensions
GitHub has launched agent apps, AI agents from partners that can be installed via the GitHub Marketplace and integrated directly into the platform. This feature extends GitHub's capabilities by allowing users to leverage specialized AI tools for various workflows. Developers and teams using GitHub will be able to enhance their development processes with these new AI integrations.
feature announcement - GitHub Changelog aipreviewengineer ·
GitHub Copilot app technical preview expanded
The GitHub Copilot app technical preview is now accessible to a broader range of customers, including Copilot Pro, Pro+, Business, and Enterprise tiers. This expansion allows more users to download and utilize the app on Windows, macOS, and Linux. The update signifies increased availability and testing phases for the Copilot application.
feature announcement - GitHub Changelog aipreviewengineer ·
GitHub Copilot sandboxes in public preview
GitHub Copilot is now available in public preview with secure, isolated sandboxes. These environments allow for sandboxed tool execution locally on your machine and in the cloud. This feature is aimed at developers and architects seeking enhanced security and isolation for Copilot's code generation capabilities.
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