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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 72 GitHub releases · Updated
- 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.
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.
feature announcement - GitHub Changelog aiengineer ·
GitHub Copilot Billing and Plans Updated
GitHub Copilot's usage-based billing is now generally available for all users, a significant change from previous plans. This update also clarifies that Copilot code review consumes GitHub Actions minutes. These changes affect all GitHub Copilot users, impacting how their usage is metered and billed.
announcement feature - GitHub Changelog aiengineer ·
Copilot usage metrics API adds cohorts for AI adoption
GitHub's Copilot usage metrics API now classifies engaged users into AI adoption cohorts. This enhancement allows for a more granular understanding of how users are leveraging Copilot beyond simple activity tracking. The update is relevant for organizations measuring developer tool adoption and productivity.
feature announcement - GitHub Changelog aigaengineer ·
GitHub Copilot integrates Claude Opus 4.8
GitHub Copilot now offers Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.8 model, representing an advancement in code understanding and generation capabilities. This new model is generally available to users, enhancing the AI-powered coding assistance provided by GitHub Copilot.
feature announcement - GitHub Changelog aipreviewengineer ·
Copilot Memory adds deletion, scope, and CLI controls
GitHub Copilot Memory has introduced enhanced controls for memory deletion and scope, alongside expanded capabilities within the Copilot CLI. These updates aim to provide users with greater management over their Copilot data and usage. The feature is currently in public preview and available to users now.
feature announcement - GitHub Changelog governancepreviewengineer ·
GitHub Code Quality API now in public preview
GitHub has released a new Repository Enablement API for code quality features, allowing programmatic configuration of repositories. This API is available today in public preview, enabling developers to manage code quality settings through code. The new endpoints are detailed in the release.
feature announcement - GitHub Changelog aigovernanceengineer ·
GitHub Copilot: Target organizations with specific models
GitHub Copilot now allows enterprise owners to control which models are available to specific organizations. This feature provides granular control over model access, enabling targeted deployment for different organizational needs. It is available for enterprise owners managing multiple organizations within GitHub.
feature announcement - 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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