GitHub Copilot on Web Adds Conversation Controls and Token Monitoring
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GitHub Copilot on web has introduced new conversation controls and token usage monitoring capabilities. Users can now minimize the chat window to browse GitHub, easily access recent conversations, and track their per-session and per-message token spend. These enhancements aim to improve usability and provide greater visibility into Copilot's resource consumption. The features are generally available to all Copilot plan subscribers.
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- Monitor Copilot Token Usage
Token spend indicators have been added to the chat interface, allowing users to view their per-session and per-message quota. This provides greater visibility into token consumption and budget management.
Read the original announcement →
https://github.blog/changelog/2026-08-10-copilot-on-web-expands-conversation-controls
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