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 infra ·
GitHub Actions enforces minimum self-hosted runner versions starting July/September 2026
GitHub Actions is resuming enforcement of minimum version requirements for self-hosted runners on github.com and GitHub Enterprise Cloud. This change is necessary to support the new backend architecture that has increased reliability and performance. Users must ensure runners are on version 2.329.0 or later for registration and updated within 30 days of new releases to continue executing jobs. Enforcement begins with brownouts in July/August 2026, with full enforcement on July 31, 2026, for Data Residency instances and September 25, 2026, for others.
breaking announcement - GitHub Changelog governanceinfragaengineer ·
GitHub Enterprise Server 3.21 Released
GitHub Enterprise Server 3.21 is now generally available, bringing enhancements to deployment efficiency, monitoring, code security, and policy management. Key updates include the general availability of organization custom properties and hierarchy view for GitHub Projects, alongside a new REST API version with breaking changes. These updates benefit enterprise administrators and developers by improving metadata tagging, project visualization, and workflow management.
feature patch breaking - 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 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 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 ·
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 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 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 governancegaengineer ·
GitHub budget and usage management APIs are now GA
GitHub has launched new APIs for managing budgets, tracking usage, and accessing cost center data. These APIs allow for programmatic control over billing and cost management within GitHub. This feature is now generally available to all users. The expansion focuses on enabling developers and teams to better control their GitHub spending.
feature announcement - GitHub Changelog governancegaengineer ·
GitHub billing usage reports API now GA
GitHub has made its REST API for enterprise billing usage reports generally available. This feature allows administrators to programmatically access billing data in CSV format, streamlining reporting processes. It is now available for all enterprise customers. The API mirrors the functionality previously available through the web UI.
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 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.
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