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Enterprise managed settings in-product validator
You can now use an in-product validator for enterprise managed settings for GitHub Copilot. The validator detects malformed JSON, unsupported configurations, invalid team mappings, and other errors that can prevent… The post Enterprise managed settings in-product…
Read original →Usage metrics API adds pull request review stages
The enterprise and organization repository-level Copilot usage metrics reports now break down how long pull requests spend in each stage of review. A new pull_request_review_times array on each repos-1-day row… The post Usage metrics API adds…
Read original →Private saved views for repository issues and “Relates to” issue relationship is generally available
Private saved views for repository issues Repository issues pages now support private saved views, making it easier to create and save personalized views of your issues. “Relates to” issue relationship… The post Private saved views for…
Read original →Changes to query results in the GitHub Actions API and UI
Queries for workflow runs in the GitHub Actions API and UI now return a less precise but more accurate count of records when you search by workflow, event, status, branch,… The post Changes to query results…
Read original →GitHub Copilot app for Beginners: How to build custom workflows with canvases
Describe the interface you need in plain English, then let the agent build a live surface you can both use and update—so you spend less time adapting to tools and more time getting work done. The…
Read original →Agentic autofix now uses Copilot Memory
Agentic autofix now uses Copilot Memory for customers who’ve enabled it. When you use agentic autofix, it reviews existing memories for context that can help resolve security alerts. When it… The post Agentic autofix now uses…
Read original →Improving site performance by shipping more CSS
How we fully migrated github.com away from CSS-in-JS. The post Improving site performance by shipping more CSS appeared first on The GitHub Blog.
Read original →CodeQL 2.27.1 adds C and C++ query and Kotlin 2.4.20 support
CodeQL 2.27.1 adds new queries for C/C++ and C#, support for Kotlin 2.4.20, and query-accuracy improvements. CodeQL is the static analysis engine behind GitHub code scanning, which helps you find… The post CodeQL 2.27.1 adds C…
Read original →Default Enablement of Copilot Features for Copilot Business and Enterprise
We’re introducing a new global default policy for generally available GitHub Copilot features and supported client capabilities in enterprise and organization Copilot settings. For the next 28 days, you can… The post Default Enablement of Copilot…
Read original →Require proof of presence for high-impact actions
You can now require an interactive re-authentication or a multi-factor challenge before members take high-impact actions on GitHub Enterprise Cloud accounts. Proof of presence is an expansion of GitHub’s sudo… The post Require proof of presence…
Read original →When chat is the wrong UI
What is a developer to do when they need something more tangible than a chat box? Enter canvases. The post When chat is the wrong UI appeared first on The GitHub Blog.
Read original →Expired GitHub Actions artifacts no longer shown in UI and API
Expired artifacts are no longer displayed in the GitHub Actions run summary or returned by the REST API. Previously, an expired artifact remained visible with an “Expired” pill, even though… The post Expired GitHub Actions artifacts…
Read original →AI-powered fuzzing with the GitHub Security Lab Taskflow Agent
In this blog post, I explain how to use the new fuzzing taskflow based on the GitHub Security Lab Taskflow Agent AI framework. The post AI-powered fuzzing with the GitHub Security Lab Taskflow Agent appeared first…
Read original →More ways to request and configure Copilot code reviews
GitHub Copilot code review now offers additional personal configurations to an expanded set of Copilot plans and an enterprise-level default setting. These improvements are now generally available: A dedicated personal… The post More ways to request…
Read original →Node 20 is no longer available in GitHub Actions
This is the final notification that Node 20 is no longer available on GitHub Actions runners. Runners now use Node 24 for JavaScript actions. The temporary ACTIONS_ALLOW_USE_UNSECURE_NODE_VERSION opt-out is no… The post Node 20 is no…
Read original →Rendering huge pull requests in the GitHub Copilot app
How we rebuilt the diff surface in the GitHub Copilot app to open a million-line pull request with hundreds of inline review comments. The post Rendering huge pull requests in the GitHub Copilot app appeared first…
Read original →Local sandboxing in the GitHub Copilot app
Local sandboxing helps reduce the potential impact of unintended commands by limiting access to files, network resources, and credentials on your machine. In the GitHub Copilot app, you configure it… The post Local sandboxing in the…
Read original →Developers want more efficient software. Here’s what over 1000 GitHub users told us they need.
New research from GitHub and Yale Program on Climate Change Communication finds strong demand for tools, measurement, and practical guidance that can help developers reduce wasted compute. The post Developers want more efficient software. Here’s what…
Read original →OpenTelemetry in the GitHub Copilot app
Understand how Copilot agents perform and interact with models and tools. The GitHub Copilot app now supports OpenTelemetry (OTel) configuration through enterprise-managed settings. OTel is an open source observability framework.… The post OpenTelemetry in the GitHub…
Read original →New features and improvements in Copilot for JetBrains
GitHub Copilot for JetBrains 1.18.0 brings AI-assisted tool approvals, more control over agent conversations, and shared skills and instructions for your organization. You can also review plans with the Codex… The post New features and improvements…
Read original →Faster C++ code intelligence with whole codebase indexing
C++ code intelligence in GitHub Copilot CLI is now faster with support for whole codebase indexing. C++ repositories can contain millions of lines of code across deeply connected source files… The post Faster C++ code intelligence…
Read original →Claude Opus 5.5 is now available in GitHub Copilot
Claude Opus 5.5, Anthropic’s newest Opus model, is now available in GitHub Copilot. You can use it for agentic coding, long-running agentic tasks, and knowledge work. In early testing, Opus… The post Claude Opus 5.5 is…
Read original →OpenAI’s GPT-6 Sol and GPT-6 Luna now available
OpenAI’s GPT-6 family is expanding in GitHub Copilot with two additional models: GPT-6 Sol, and GPT-6 Luna. Joining the previously released GPT-6 Astra, these new options let you select the… The post OpenAI’s GPT-6 Sol and…
Read original →Security improvements for SSH
We’re removing several SSH algorithms, adding a new algorithm, and requiring larger RSA SSH keys to improve security. The changes are as follows: We’re removing the ability to use RSA… The post Security improvements for SSH…
Read original →Deprecation notice: All-platform CodeQL bundle
Starting with CodeQL CLI 2.27.0, the all-platform CodeQL bundle (i.e., codeql-bundle.tar.gz and codeql-bundle.tar.zst), which includes the binaries for all supported platforms up to this release, is marked as deprecated. In… The post Deprecation notice: All-platform CodeQL…
Read original →Refreshed repository pull requests page generally available
The new repository pull requests page is now generally available to all GitHub users. Highlights The new page makes it easier to find and act on pull requests in a… The post Refreshed repository pull requests…
Read original →GitHub Enterprise adds credential inventory exports
Enterprise owners can now export a complete inventory of every credential that can access their enterprise (e.g., SSH keys, classic and fine-grained personal access tokens, OAuth App access tokens, and… The post GitHub Enterprise adds credential…
Read original →Grok 4.7 is now available in GitHub Copilot
Grok 4.7, xAI’s latest reasoning model, is now rolling out in GitHub Copilot. Building on Grok 4.6, it is designed for agentic coding and complex, multistep workflows. This model is… The post Grok 4.7 is now…
Read original →Copilot code review: An improved review experience
Copilot code review now gives you a clearer view of how a review changes over time, more intelligently auto-resolves its own suggestions, and generates useful commit messages when you accept… The post Copilot code review: An…
Read original →Manage the code coverage ruleset condition with the REST API
You can now use the generally available REST API to manage the Restrict code coverage repository ruleset option, in addition to the existing UI support. This ruleset lets you enforce… The post Manage the code coverage…
Read original →GitHub Copilot weekly releases — September 14
This week, GitHub Copilot adds new model selection options, code review updates, and Sentry integration in the Copilot app. There are also updates for admins, plus new agent features in… The post GitHub Copilot weekly releases…
Read original →Upcoming deprecation of selected GitHub Copilot models in mid-October
We will deprecate the following models across all GitHub Copilot experiences (including Copilot Chat, inline edits, ask and agent modes, and code completions) on October 19th, 2026: Model Deprecation date… The post Upcoming deprecation of selected…
Read original →Stage-only npm tokens for safer automation
You can now select Read and write (stage only) when creating an npm granular access token. This lets your automated workflows stage package versions for review without giving the token… The post Stage-only npm tokens for…
Read original →Should you read the code, is RAG dead, and did Skills kill MCP?
We dive into these questions and other AI hot takes on the latest episode of the GitHub Podcast. The post Should you read the code, is RAG dead, and did Skills kill MCP? appeared first on…
Read original →Copilot impact dashboard now shows feature engagement
The Copilot impact dashboard now shows how many active users regularly use key Copilot features. Enterprise administrators can quickly see which experiences are widely adopted and which may need more… The post Copilot impact dashboard now…
Read original →Agentic CLI customizations now in the usage metrics API
GitHub Copilot expands existing CLI report coverage with agentic activity metrics for skills, custom agents, Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, slash commands, and plugins. What’s new The fields appear in… The post Agentic CLI customizations now…
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