GitHub Copilot for Jira reaches General Availability
GitHub Copilot for Jira is now generally available after a public preview that began in March 2026. This release includes real-time progress monitoring within Jira issues and post-session steering for agents to refine draft pull requests, streamlining the development workflow. Onboarding has also been simplified, requiring fewer configuration steps to connect GitHub organizations and repositories. The update is available via the Atlassian Marketplace for existing and new users.
- →Stream agent progress directly to Jira
- →Post-session steering in Jira chat
- →GitHub Copilot for Jira now generally available
- →Simplified onboarding process
- →Features shipped during public preview
Features (2) ›
- Stream agent progress directly to Jira
Users can now monitor the coding agent's progress in real time directly within their Jira issue. Status updates stream to the Jira ticket, allowing users to follow along without leaving Jira.
- Post-session steering in Jira chat
After an agent completes its work and opens a draft pull request, users can provide follow-up instructions in the Jira chat panel. The agent will continue working on the existing pull request to consolidate changes in a single review.
Enhancements (2) ›
- Simplified onboarding process
The configuration required to get started has been reduced. Connecting GitHub organizations and repositories to the Jira app is now faster and involves fewer setup steps.
- Features shipped during public preview
During the public preview, enhancements included model selection, Jira ticket references in pull request titles, Confluence context via MCP, custom agents and fields, space-level custom guidance, review request notifications, and improved onboarding guidance.
Notes (1) ›
- GitHub Copilot for Jira now generally available
GitHub Copilot for Jira has reached general availability following a public preview. Enhancements made during the preview include model selection, Confluence context, custom agents, custom fields, space-level guidance, and review request notifications.
https://github.blog/changelog/2026-06-24-github-copilot-for-jira-is-now-generally-available