GitHub Copilot enterprise managed settings expand to app and cloud agent

GitHub Copilot enterprise managed settings, previously available for Copilot CLI and VS Code, now extend to the Copilot app and cloud agent. This allows enterprise owners to define a single set of policies for their organization's Copilot usage.

Organizations can now govern which plugins are available, which plugin marketplaces developers can install from, and whether developers can bypass approval prompts through a central `managed-settings.json` file. This ensures consistent application of security and access controls.

By extending managed settings to the app and cloud agent, enterprises can close governance gaps and ensure that Copilot usage across all surfaces adheres to organizational policies. This provides higher trust and confidence for teams adopting Copilot.

New governance options include setting auto model selection as the default for new conversations within the Copilot app. The cloud agent also adheres to approved plugins and marketplace controls.

If enterprise managed settings are already deployed for Copilot CLI and VS Code, no new setup is required. The Copilot app and cloud agent will automatically adopt the existing `managed-settings.json` configuration upon restart or next task assignment.

For new users, server-managed deployment involves creating and configuring a `copilot/managed-settings.json` file within a private repository in the enterprise. Updated settings are typically applied within an hour, or upon client restart/sign-in.