GitHub Mobile: Live notifications for Copilot CLI sessions
GitHub Mobile now supports live notifications for remote Copilot CLI sessions, allowing users to track agent progress and receive updates directly on their phones. This feature enhances connectivity for work initiated outside the mobile app, making it easier to monitor job status, respond to input requests, and resume sessions. It is available on the latest production builds of GitHub Mobile for iOS (17.2+) and Android (16+).
- →Live notifications for remote Copilot CLI sessions
- →Expanded live notification availability
- →System requirements and opt-out
Features (1) ›
- Live notifications for remote Copilot CLI sessions
GitHub Mobile now displays live notifications for remote Copilot CLI sessions, enabling users to monitor progress and receive real-time updates on their phones. This feature supports various session states including in progress, waiting for input, idle, and finished.
Enhancements (1) ›
- Expanded live notification availability
These live notifications extend beyond cloud-run agent sessions to include remote sessions launched from Copilot CLI, VS Code, and other surfaces. They utilize live activities on iOS and live update notifications on Android for seamless on-the-go monitoring.
Notes (1) ›
- System requirements and opt-out
Live notifications require iOS 17.2+ and Android 16+, though progress notifications are still available on older versions. Users can disable live notifications in their settings, with an option to quickly opt-out available upon receiving the first notification.
https://github.blog/changelog/2026-07-08-github-mobile-live-notifications-for-copilot-cli-sessions
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