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 aigaengineer ·
GitHub Copilot repository-level usage metrics now generally available
GitHub Copilot usage metrics are now available at the repository level via new REST API endpoints for enterprise and organization reports. This allows teams to track Copilot's impact on pull request activity directly within specific codebases. The feature is for enterprise owners, organization owners, and users with specific permissions, provided Copilot usage metrics are enabled.
feature announcement - GitHub Changelog aiengineer ·
GitHub Copilot code review gets more configurable and secure
GitHub Copilot's code review functionality has been significantly enhanced with new customization options, including custom instructions from the head branch and support for multiple instruction file types. Administrators can now define custom setup steps and leverage a firewall for enhanced security, giving them greater control over the review process. These improvements are available now for most users, though self-hosted runners currently do not support the firewall feature.
feature security - GitHub Changelog aiengineer ·
GitHub Mobile: Fix PR comments using Copilot
GitHub Mobile now allows users to initiate Copilot-assisted fixes for pull request comments directly from the app. This feature leverages the Copilot cloud agent to automatically generate responses to review feedback, simplifying the process of addressing comments. Available on the latest iOS and Android builds, this enhancement aims to help users resolve issues faster while on the go.
feature patch - GitHub Changelog aiengineer ·
GitHub Copilot for JetBrains Adds BYOK Custom Endpoints and Plugin Management
GitHub Copilot for JetBrains now supports bring-your-own-key (BYOK) with custom endpoints and OpenAI-compatible models, enhancing customization for teams. The update also introduces improved plugin management, support for Claude agents, local sandboxing, and a built-in debugger skill for the Copilot CLI, with several features available in public preview. These enhancements aim to provide greater flexibility and integration into team-specific workflows for users on Pro plans and higher.
feature - GitHub Changelog aiengineer ·
GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio: June Update Includes Usage Tracking and C++ Modernization
GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio receives a June update focused on visibility and trust, introducing real-time usage tracking with proactive alerts and a trust validation layer for MCP servers. The modernization agent for C++ is now generally available, and extended range suggestions enhance code editing. This update benefits all GitHub Copilot plan users, including free and student tiers, and requires Visual Studio 2026.
feature patch - GitHub Changelog aiengineer ·
CodeQL 2.26.0 adds Kotlin support, AI prompt injection detection
CodeQL 2.26.0 enhances static analysis by adding support for Kotlin 2.4.0 and introducing new queries for AI prompt injection detection across JavaScript and TypeScript. This release aims to improve security by identifying vulnerabilities in how user-provided data interacts with AI models and system prompts. The update is automatically available for GitHub code scanning users on github.com, with a future inclusion planned for GitHub Enterprise Server releases.
feature patch security - GitHub Changelog aiengineer ·
GitHub Mobile adds filters and sorting for Copilot sessions
GitHub Mobile now offers enhanced filtering and sorting capabilities for Copilot sessions, simplifying the process of locating specific sessions within a growing list. New lightweight filters and sorting options allow users to quickly organize and find relevant sessions on iOS and Android. This feature is available in the latest production build and aims to improve user productivity.
feature - GitHub Changelog aiengineer ·
GitHub Mobile adds filters and sorting for Copilot sessions
GitHub Mobile has been updated with improved filters and sorting capabilities specifically for Copilot sessions. This enhancement allows users to more easily locate specific sessions within their growing list by enabling them to narrow down results based on status, repository, type, agent, and activity. These new controls are now available on the latest production builds for both iOS and Android devices.
feature - GitHub Changelog aiengineer ·
GitHub Copilot integrates OpenAI's GPT-5.6 family
GitHub Copilot is rolling out OpenAI's GPT-5.6 family, featuring Sol, Terra, and Luna variants tailored for different coding tasks, from complex codebase reasoning to cost-efficient assistance. These models are available under Usage Based Billing and will be accessible through various Copilot SKUs and IDE integrations, though gradual rollout means availability may vary. Administrators must manually enable the new models in Copilot settings.
feature announcement - GitHub Changelog aiengineer ·
GitHub Copilot can now provide repository overviews
GitHub Copilot can now generate high-level overviews for unfamiliar repositories directly on github.com. This feature helps users understand a repository's purpose, technologies, and contribution guidelines, and can even generate a README if one is missing. The functionality is accessible via the Copilot icon or by prompting Copilot Chat, and is available across all GitHub Copilot plans.
feature - GitHub Changelog aiengineer ·
GitHub Copilot managed settings deployable via MDM and file-based config
GitHub Copilot settings can now be deployed via mobile device management (MDM) and file-based configuration, in addition to the existing server-managed channel. This enhancement allows enterprise administrators to enforce Copilot governance using familiar endpoint management tools across VS Code and the Copilot CLI. The feature is generally available and supports various deployment methods like Microsoft Intune, Jamf, Group Policy, Chef, Puppet, and Ansible.
feature - GitHub Changelog aigovernanceengineer ·
GitHub Copilot: Enterprise-managed OpenTelemetry export for VS Code and CLI
Organizations can now mandate where GitHub Copilot sends OpenTelemetry data via enterprise-managed settings, eliminating per-developer environment variable configuration. This feature provides granular control over telemetry endpoints, protocols, service names, and content capture, enhancing security and compliance. It applies to Copilot Chat in VS Code and the Copilot CLI agent, with managed settings taking precedence over user configurations.
feature - GitHub Changelog aiengineer ·
GitHub Copilot Enhancements for Visual Studio Code in June 2026
GitHub Copilot has received significant updates across Visual Studio Code versions 1.123 through 1.127, shipping in June and early July 2026. These releases focus on improving agent workflow management, cost visibility, model discovery, and Autopilot's autonomy. Key features include generally available agentic browser tools, parallel session management, enhanced cost tracking, and marketplace model provider discovery, benefiting developers by streamlining agentic development and providing greater control.
feature - GitHub Changelog aipreviewengineer ·
JetBrains IDEs: Codex preview, agent customization, and Inline Chat GA
JetBrains IDEs now offer Codex as a new agent provider in public preview, enhancing flexibility for developers. This update also expands agent customization with Hooks and MCP server management, and introduces custom model support for Business and Enterprise users. Inline Chat has reached general availability, alongside performance improvements and bug fixes, affecting developers using GitHub Copilot.
feature patch announcement - GitHub Changelog aiengineer ·
GitHub Mobile: Live notifications for Copilot CLI sessions
GitHub Mobile now supports live notifications for remote Copilot CLI sessions, allowing users to track agent progress and receive updates directly on their phones. This feature enhances connectivity for work initiated outside the mobile app, making it easier to monitor job status, respond to input requests, and resume sessions. It is available on the latest production builds of GitHub Mobile for iOS (17.2+) and Android (16+).
feature - GitHub Changelog aiengineer ·
GitHub Mobile: Fix merge conflicts with Copilot
GitHub Mobile now supports resolving pull request merge conflicts using the Copilot cloud agent. This feature allows developers to initiate Copilot directly from the pull request merge box on mobile, streamlining workflows when away from a desktop. The update is now available on the latest iOS and Android builds of GitHub Mobile.
feature - GitHub Changelog aiengineer ·
GitHub Copilot Usage API adds review velocity metrics
The Copilot usage metrics API now includes two new fields, avg_pull_requests_minutes_to_review and avg_pull_requests_review_cycles, to measure review velocity by AI adoption phase. These metrics help quantify Copilot's impact on engineering throughput and code review efficiency for enterprise and organization reports. They are available in existing reports and apply only to merged pull requests.
feature - GitHub Changelog aiengineer ·
Kimi K2.7 Code available for GitHub Copilot Business and Enterprise
GitHub Copilot now offers the Kimi K2.7 Code open-weight model for its Business and Enterprise plans, providing users with more choice and a potentially lower-cost coding option. This model is hosted on Microsoft Azure and billed at provider list pricing. Administrators must explicitly enable the Kimi K2.7 Code policy for their organizations before users can select it, and are advised to review security and compliance requirements.
feature announcement - GitHub Changelog aiengineer ·
GitHub Copilot App Now Available on All Plans
The GitHub Copilot app is now universally available across all Copilot plans, including free and educational tiers. This release allows users to sign in with their GitHub account to enable agent-driven development directly from their desktop on macOS, Windows, and Linux. Additionally, users can run sessions with their own model providers using a Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) approach, even without a Copilot subscription.
feature announcement - GitHub Changelog aipreviewengineer ·
GitHub Copilot Billing Preview app to be retired
GitHub is retiring the Copilot Billing Preview app on August 3, 2026, as its functionality is now superseded by enhanced built-in billing settings. Users who relied on the app for spend visibility can now access more comprehensive features like user-level budgets and cost center allocation within their GitHub billing settings. This change aims to provide a more complete and integrated view of GitHub Copilot expenses for organizations and enterprises.
deprecation announcement
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