GitHub Copilot sandboxes in public preview
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feature announcement
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.
Features (1) ›
- Cloud and local sandboxes for GitHub Copilot
GitHub Copilot now offers public preview access to secure, isolated sandboxes. These sandboxes can run locally on your machine or in the cloud, providing isolated environments for Copilot's tool execution.
Read the original announcement →
https://github.blog/changelog/2026-06-02-cloud-and-local-sandboxes-for-github-copilot-now-in-public-preview
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