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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 198 GitHub releases · Updated
- GitHub Changelog aideprecationengineer ·
GitHub Models officially retired
GitHub Models has been officially retired as of July 30, 2026, making its playground, catalog, and APIs unavailable. Existing customers with active usage are impacted. For AI model access, Microsoft Foundry and GitHub Copilot are recommended alternatives. Further details are available in the documentation and community forums.
deprecation - 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 - GitHub Changelog aideprecationengineer ·
GitHub Copilot deprecates Gemini 2.5 Pro and 3 Flash
GitHub Copilot will deprecate Gemini 2.5 Pro and Gemini 3 Flash models on July 31st, 2026, across all its experiences. Users are advised to update workflows to the suggested alternatives, Gemini 3.1 Pro and Gemini 3.5 Flash, respectively. Administrators must enable these new models in Copilot settings before the deprecation date.
deprecation - GitHub Changelog aideprecationengineer ·
GitHub Models to be fully retired July 30, 2026
GitHub is fully retiring its GitHub Models service on July 30, 2026, affecting all customers including those with active usage. The retirement will render the playground, model catalog, inference API, and BYOK endpoints unavailable. Customers are advised to migrate to alternatives like Azure AI Foundry or GitHub Copilot for AI model access.
deprecation announcement - GitHub Changelog securitydeprecationengineer ·
GitHub to implement data retention for closed security alerts
GitHub will introduce a data retention policy for closed Dependabot security alerts starting August 25, 2026, affecting GitHub Enterprise Cloud users. This policy will move alerts closed over two years ago to archival storage, accessible via CSV download, while open and recently closed alerts remain in the UI/API. Users should review their current queries and plan for the archival change.
announcement - GitHub Changelog deprecationeolengineer ·
Dependabot drops support for Python 3.9
Dependabot has officially ended support for Python 3.9, aligning with Python's own end-of-life for the version. This change means users still on Python 3.9 may encounter issues with Dependabot creating dependency update pull requests. Engineers are advised to upgrade to a supported Python release to ensure continued functionality.
deprecation announcement - GitHub Changelog aideprecationengineer ·
GitHub Copilot deprecates Opus 4.6 (fast) model
GitHub Copilot will deprecate the Opus 4.6 (fast) model across all its experiences on June 29th, 2026. Users should migrate to the Opus 4.8 (fast) model to avoid disruption. Administrators may need to enable the new model in Copilot settings.
deprecation - GitHub Changelog aideprecationengineer ·
GitHub Models unavailable to new customers as retirement nears
GitHub Models is being retired, and new customers can no longer access it, even on free or paid plans. Existing users are unaffected for now, but the service will eventually be fully retired. Azure AI Foundry is recommended as an alternative for new projects needing AI model access.
deprecation 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 governancedeprecationengineereducation ·
GitHub Classroom stops new sign-ups as it transitions to partner solutions
GitHub Classroom is discontinuing new sign-ups starting today, as the platform transitions to supporting partner solutions. Existing users with accounts or classrooms will retain access. This change affects educators and institutions previously using GitHub Classroom for assignments.
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