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 securitypreviewengineer ·
GitHub Agentic Autofix for Code Scanning Alerts in Public Preview
GitHub is launching agentic autofix for code scanning alerts in public preview, allowing Copilot to automatically suggest and validate fixes for security vulnerabilities. This feature aims to streamline the remediation process by replicating developer workflows, enhancing security response times for affected engineers and architects. Access requires GitHub Code Security or Advanced Security and a Copilot license with the cloud agent enabled, with fixes taking 2-4 minutes and consuming AI credits and GitHub Actions minutes.
feature announcement - GitHub Changelog securitypreviewengineer ·
GitHub Copilot app adds security reviews in public preview
GitHub Copilot app now offers AI-driven security reviews for code changes using the `/security-review` command, currently in public preview. This feature aims to catch high-impact vulnerabilities and provide actionable suggestions before code is committed, complementing existing GitHub security tools. It is available to all Copilot users during the preview period.
feature announcement - GitHub Changelog governancepreviewengineer ·
GitHub Code Quality license estimate in public preview
GitHub Code Quality is now in public preview, offering an estimate of per-committer license costs based on active users. This feature helps organizations understand potential billing before the product's general availability and paid launch on July 20, 2026. The estimate is available on the Billing and licensing page for GitHub Enterprise Cloud and GitHub Team customers.
announcement feature - GitHub Changelog securityengineer ·
GitHub Settings: Separate SSO and Organizations pages
GitHub has separated the combined SSO and Organizations settings page into two distinct pages: SSO and Organizations. This change improves usability by making it easier for users to find and manage these settings independently. Users who utilize SSO or are members of organizations on GitHub will now experience a clearer separation of these options within their account settings.
feature - 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 governanceengineer ·
GitHub REST API adds per-user states for multi-user budgets
GitHub's REST API now allows retrieval of individual user progress against multi-user budgets via a single endpoint, significantly speeding up consumption monitoring for enterprises. Previously, this required per-user API calls, hindering efficient identification of users nearing their limits. This enhancement enables direct filtering and sorting by consumption percentage, aiding in budget management for enterprise owners and billing managers on GitHub Enterprise Cloud.
feature - GitHub Changelog infragaengineer ·
GitHub Pull Requests Dashboard Generally Available
GitHub's refreshed pull requests dashboard is now generally available, offering a centralized view for tracking and managing pull requests. The dashboard includes an 'Inbox' for prioritizing tasks, customizable 'Saved Views' based on search queries, and enhanced filtering and search capabilities. These improvements, refined from public preview feedback, aim to streamline workflows for individual contributors and managers.
feature announcement - 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 governancepreviewengineer ·
GitHub Code Quality: Organization-level repository targeting in public preview
GitHub Code Quality now allows organization owners to target specific repositories for enabling or disabling the feature, rather than applying it organization-wide. This provides more granular control through custom properties, manual selection, visibility, and fork status, with options to enforce settings. This feature is available in public preview for GitHub Enterprise Cloud and GitHub Team plans.
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 securitygaengineer ·
GitHub Advanced Security: Innersource security advisories GA
GitHub Advanced Security is launching Innersource security advisories, allowing enterprises to publish internal security advisories restricted to their own repositories. This feature, now generally available, aims to enhance internal vulnerability management and leverage Dependabot for automated remediation. Enterprise customers can manage these advisories via a new REST API endpoint, which triggers Dependabot to notify and create pull requests for vulnerable component usage within the enterprise.
feature announcement - 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 ·
setup-java v5.5.0: signature verification, Kona JDK, and Maven fixes
This release of actions/setup-java adds cryptographic signature verification for downloaded JDKs, support for Tencent Kona JDK, and several quality-of-life improvements for Maven users. Signature verification enhances build security by validating JDK archives before installation. The changes impact developers using the setup-java action, particularly those prioritizing build integrity and streamlined Maven workflows. Version 5.5.0 is now available, with specific fixes and features noted from previous versions as well.
feature patch - 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 securitygadeprecationengineer ·
npm v12 Introduces Install-Time Security Defaults and Deprecates 2FA-Bypass GATs
npm v12 is now generally available, enforcing stricter install-time security defaults that require explicit opt-in for scripts, Git dependencies, and remote URLs. This release also begins deprecating granular access tokens (GATs) configured to bypass 2FA for sensitive account and package management actions. These changes aim to enhance security for all npm users, particularly those managing critical infrastructure. Users should review and approve trusted scripts and plan to migrate automated publishing workflows.
feature deprecation patch
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