GitHub Copilot changelog

GitHub's coding assistant and agent platform across GitHub, IDEs, CLI, mobile, issues, and cloud coding agents.

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GitHub Copilot

GitHub's coding assistant and agent platform across GitHub, IDEs, CLI, mobile, issues, and cloud coding agents.

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Route and orchestrate models with GitHub Copilot Fusion

GitHub Copilot Fusion is generally available. Instead of picking a model for each task, choose Copilot Fusion and let Copilot intelligently route and orchestrate which models it uses for you.… The post Route and orchestrate models with GitHub Copilot Fusion appeared first on The GitHub Blog .

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GitHub Copilot app, Universe releases

Work doesn’t always fit in a single repository or session. A feature can span several repositories. A launch plan can pull in specs, designs, and assets without touching a repository… The post GitHub Copilot app, Universe releases appeared first on The GitHub Blog .

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GitHub Enterprise now includes access to GitHub Copilot

Enterprises working with a GitHub or Microsoft account team can now get Copilot included with GitHub Enterprise for every licensed user. Previously, you had to manage two things: how many… The post GitHub Enterprise now includes access to GitHub Copilot appeared first on The GitHub Blog .

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Security extension for the GitHub Copilot app

You can now work through your repository’s GitHub code scanning alerts without leaving the GitHub Copilot app. The new GitHub security extension, now in public preview, lets you find the… The post Security extension for the GitHub Copilot app appeared first on The GitHub Blog .

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GitHub intelligence puts your code, context, and history to work

Agents should understand more than your codebase—they should understand how your team works. Your preferences, repository conventions, skills, and custom instructions guide how changes should be made, while code in… The post GitHub intelligence puts your code, context, and history to work appeared first on The GitHub Blog .

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Build shared workflows for your team with Copilot Automations

Shared Copilot Automations are rolling out, enabling teams to build and maintain AI-powered workflows together. With Copilot Automations, you can combine prompts, triggers, and tools to design workflows around the… The post Build shared workflows for your team with Copilot Automations appeared first on The GitHub Blog .

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GitHub Copilot in VS Code, Universe releases

This year, we focused on giving you more choice in how you work with GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code: which models you use, where your agents run, and how… The post GitHub Copilot in VS Code, Universe releases appeared first on The GitHub Blog .

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Repository plugin defaults and enterprise plugin controls generally available

Repository plugin defaults and enterprise-managed plugin controls are now generally available in VS Code, Copilot CLI, and the GitHub Copilot app. Trusted repositories can install and enable default plugins for… The post Repository plugin defaults and enterprise plugin controls generally available appeared first on The GitHub Blog .

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Generate and edit images directly in Copilot

You can now generate and edit images using natural language in GitHub Copilot. When you ask for an image, your selected reasoning model calls a dedicated image-generation tool powered by… The post Generate and edit images directly in Copilot appeared first on The GitHub Blog .

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GitHub Copilot Fusion now supports selection of local models

Today we are shipping intelligent routing for local models into experimental preview. GitHub Copilot Fusion can now choose between supported on-device models and cloud models, enabling intelligent local model routing… The post GitHub Copilot Fusion now supports selection of local models appeared first on The GitHub Blog .

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GitHub Agentic Workflows generally available

GitHub Agentic Workflows, an open source project from GitHub Next, is now generally available. With agentic workflows, you can automate reasoning-based tasks like issue triage, CI failure analysis, documentation updates,… The post GitHub Agentic Workflows generally available appeared first on The GitHub Blog .

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GitHub Copilot in JetBrains Universe releases

Today, we’re making GitHub Copilot in JetBrains more capable, secure, and seamless. From GitHub Copilot Fusion’s smarter model orchestration to local sandboxes and next edit suggestions (NES), this update brings… The post GitHub Copilot in JetBrains Universe releases appeared first on The GitHub Blog .

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GitHub Copilot supports server-to-server authentication

GitHub Copilot now supports server-to-server authentication for GitHub Apps installed on organizations, available in public preview. Services and agents built with the GitHub Copilot SDK can now make requests on… The post GitHub Copilot supports server-to-server authentication appeared first on The GitHub Blog .

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GitHub Copilot assisted permissions generally available

Assisted permissions are now generally available in GitHub Copilot CLI, GitHub Copilot app, and Visual Studio Code. When Copilot requests permission to run a command, access a file system path,… The post GitHub Copilot assisted permissions generally available appeared first on The GitHub Blog .

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GPT-6.1 Terra in GitHub Copilot

GPT-6.1 Terra, OpenAI’s newest model, is now generally available in GitHub Copilot. It is designed for everyday agentic coding and terminal work at a lower cost than GPT-6.1 Sol. In… The post GPT-6.1 Terra in GitHub Copilot appeared first on The GitHub Blog .

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Usage metrics API adds usage from tools like OpenCode

The Copilot usage metrics API now reports model usage from more of the tools your developers use with Copilot, including tools like OpenCode that weren’t previously captured in your reports.… The post Usage metrics API adds usage from tools like OpenCode appeared first on The GitHub Blog .

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Turn notifications into code with GitHub Copilot in Teams

The new GitHub app in Teams brings notifications and Copilot together, helping teams turn issues into fixes and ship code faster without leaving the conversation. Get notified in channels, group… The post Turn notifications into code with GitHub Copilot in Teams appeared first on The GitHub Blog .

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GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio — September update

September 2026 brought deeper visibility into your work: explore pull requests without leaving chat, bring the AI model your team trusts, and fix vulnerable packages the moment Visual Studio flags… The post GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio — September update appeared first on The GitHub Blog .

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Custom skills, agents, and MCP servers in usage metrics API

Copilot usage metrics now show the names of the skills, custom agents, Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, slash commands, and plugins that your organization creates, instead of grouping them under… The post Custom skills, agents, and MCP servers in usage metrics API appeared first on The GitHub Blog .

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Global default for Copilot features generally available

In September, we announced a global default policy for generally available GitHub Copilot features and supported client capabilities on Copilot Business and Copilot Enterprise plans. Starting today, we’re gradually rolling… The post Global default for Copilot features generally available appeared first on The GitHub Blog .

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Industry comparisons in the Copilot impact dashboard

The Copilot impact dashboard now includes an “Industry comparison” section. Enterprises, and organizations that aren’t owned by an enterprise, can compare their Copilot agentic adoption and leverage with aggregated benchmarks… The post Industry comparisons in the Copilot impact dashboard appeared first on The GitHub Blog .

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Copilot model policy API for enterprise, orgs, and teams

You can now use the REST API to retrieve and update Copilot model policies for enterprises, enterprise teams, agent apps, and organizations. What’s new GET and PATCH endpoints are now… The post Copilot model policy API for enterprise, orgs, and teams appeared first on The GitHub Blog .

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GitHub Copilot models deprecated on October 19, 2026

As of today, October 19, 2026, we have deprecated the following models across most GitHub Copilot experiences (including Copilot Chat, inline edits, ask and agent modes, and code completions). These… The post GitHub Copilot models deprecated on October 19, 2026 appeared first on The GitHub Blog .

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Multi-repository support and other improvements for GitHub in Slack and Teams

@GitHub in Slack and Teams now supports working across multiple repositories in a single conversation. Whether you’re creating issues, opening pull requests, or investigating bugs, you can work across repositories… The post Multi-repository support and other improvements for GitHub in Slack and Teams appeared first on The GitHub Blog .

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Upcoming deprecation of selected GitHub Copilot models in mid-November

We will deprecate the following models across all GitHub Copilot experiences (including Copilot Chat, inline edits, ask and agent modes, and code completions) on November 16th, 2026: Model Deprecation date… The post Upcoming deprecation of selected GitHub Copilot models in mid-November appeared first on The GitHub Blog .

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Agentic autofix for code scanning alerts general availability

Agentic autofix for code scanning alerts is now generally available. It remediates alerts by working across your codebase the way a developer would: it explores relevant files, proposes a fix,… The post Agentic autofix for code scanning alerts general availability appeared first on The GitHub Blog .

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HydraFusion updates and new Max option

HydraFusion has an updated model pool, improved orchestration workflows, and introduces HydraFusion Max. Both HydraFusion and HydraFusion Max are available across VS Code, the GitHub Copilot app, and GitHub Copilot… The post HydraFusion updates and new Max option appeared first on The GitHub Blog .

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Gemini 4 Argon in GitHub Copilot

Gemini 4 Argon, Google’s newest frontier model, is now generally available in GitHub Copilot. It is designed for complex coding, agentic, and reasoning tasks. In early testing, Gemini 4 Argon… The post Gemini 4 Argon in GitHub Copilot appeared first on The GitHub Blog .

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Enterprise managed settings enforcement updates

Enterprise administrators can now require supported GitHub Copilot clients to retrieve current server-managed settings at startup instead of relying on a cached policy. We are also adding minimum client version… The post Enterprise managed settings enforcement updates appeared first on The GitHub Blog .

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Client telemetry user attribution and configurable capture

Enterprise administrators can now use telemetry in managed settings to attribute GitHub Copilot activity to a user without collecting their prompts, responses, or tool content. The telemetry.capture.identity setting adds three… The post Client telemetry user attribution and configurable capture appeared first on The GitHub Blog .

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New controls and chat improvements in Copilot for JetBrains

This update brings more control over default models and MCP server in GitHub Copilot for JetBrains. It also makes diagnostics easier to address, improves chat navigation and account controls, and… The post New controls and chat improvements in Copilot for JetBrains appeared first on The GitHub Blog .

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GitHub Copilot weekly releases — October 5

This week’s updates make Copilot easier to use across accounts and environments, with more control over what agents can access and how you manage their work. GitHub Copilot Claude Haiku… The post GitHub Copilot weekly releases — October 5 appeared first on The GitHub Blog .

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Copilot code review: New organization billing options and controls

This release adds new billing and license controls for Copilot code review admins: Billing: Organization owners can bill Copilot code reviews from members with a Copilot license to the organization’s… The post Copilot code review: New organization billing options and controls appeared first on The GitHub Blog .

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Claude Haiku 5.5 in GitHub Copilot

Claude Haiku 5.5, Anthropic’s newest lightweight model, is now generally available in GitHub Copilot. It is designed for fast, high-volume work like subagents, quick edits, and terminal tasks. In early… The post Claude Haiku 5.5 in GitHub Copilot appeared first on The GitHub Blog .

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Purpose-built model for leaked secret detection

Secret protection should keep pace with the way you build software, whether you write code yourself or work with an AI agent. With our new purpose-built model, we’re bringing context-aware… The post Purpose-built model for leaked secret detection appeared first on The GitHub Blog .

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Local sandboxing for GitHub Copilot now generally available

Local sandboxing for GitHub Copilot is now generally available in GitHub Copilot CLI, the GitHub Copilot app, and VS Code sessions using Agent Host. Local sandboxes give developers a secure… The post Local sandboxing for GitHub Copilot now generally available appeared first on The GitHub Blog .

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Discover local models in GitHub Copilot CLI

GitHub Copilot CLI makes it easier to choose a local model without leaving your existing workflow. Starting in CLI version 1.0.94-0, use /model to discover supported models from a running… The post Discover local models in GitHub Copilot CLI appeared first on The GitHub Blog .

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Update your IDE to restore agent activity in Copilot usage metrics

If your Copilot usage metrics have shown agent activity or agent lines of code falling while Copilot usage kept growing, we’ve found the cause, and a fix is rolling out… The post Update your IDE to restore agent activity in Copilot usage metrics appeared first on The GitHub Blog .

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Copilot code review: API support and new default effort level

You can now request a GitHub Copilot code review through the REST and GraphQL APIs and set the review effort level for each request. Balanced is also now the default… The post Copilot code review: API support and new default effort level appeared first on The GitHub Blog .

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Selected models in GitHub Copilot deprecated

As of today, October 2, 2026, we have deprecated the following models across all GitHub Copilot experiences (including Copilot Chat, inline edits, ask and agent modes, and code completions). Model… The post Selected models in GitHub Copilot deprecated appeared first on The GitHub Blog .

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GitHub Copilot weekly releases — September 28

This week, put Copilot to work with new models, reusable workflows and desktop app automation, plus Azure canvases and VS Code improvements. GitHub Copilot Claude Sonnet 5.5 is available to… The post GitHub Copilot weekly releases — September 28 appeared first on The GitHub Blog .

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GitHub Copilot can now interact with desktop apps with computer use

Computer use is now available in public preview in GitHub Copilot CLI and the GitHub Copilot app on macOS and Windows. Copilot can interact with desktop applications on your behalf… The post GitHub Copilot can now interact with desktop apps with computer use appeared first on The GitHub Blog .

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GitHub Copilot in VS Code, September 2026 releases

This changelog covers VS Code v1.136 through v1.140, shipped throughout September 2026. September’s releases streamline agent-driven development from implementation through pull request merge. Automations handle repeatable tasks, agent merge helps… The post GitHub Copilot in VS Code, September 2026 releases appeared first on The GitHub Blog .

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