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GitHub App support for Enterprise Copilot seat management
Enterprise GitHub Apps can now call the enterprise-level Copilot seat management APIs to control which users and enterprise teams are assigned Copilot seats. The Copilot seat management APIs are accessible… The post GitHub App support for…
Read original →Gemini 4 Carbon in GitHub Copilot
Gemini 4 Carbon, Google’s latest model, is now generally available in GitHub Copilot. It is designed for complex coding, agentic, and reasoning tasks, with a focus on secure code generation… The post Gemini 4 Carbon in…
Read original →Git security vulnerabilities announced
Git is releasing updates addressing six security vulnerabilities affecting recursive clones, reference handling, merges, binary patches, and imports. Here is what users need to know. The post Git security vulnerabilities announced appeared first on The GitHub…
Read original →C++ language server now auto-configures MSBuild builds
The Microsoft C++ Language Server for GitHub Copilot CLI now bundles its MSBuild compile commands extractor and invokes it automatically. An agent no longer needs to discover and run a… The post C++ language server now…
Read original →Dependabot alerts will pause on inactive repositories
Starting December 8, 2026, GitHub will turn off Dependabot alerts on most repositories with no activity in the past year. Their existing alerts are archived, not deleted, and you can… The post Dependabot alerts will pause…
Read original →A more informative GitHub dashboard
Since the new dashboard experience became the default, we’ve heard from developers that it used too much space to show too little. Generous padding, wrapped titles, and a low default… The post A more informative GitHub…
Read original →Gemini 4 Carbon in GitHub Copilot
Gemini 4 Carbon, Google’s latest model, is now generally available in GitHub Copilot. It is designed for complex coding, agentic, and reasoning tasks, with a focus on secure code generation… The post Gemini 4 Carbon in…
Read original →Claude Fable 5.2 in GitHub Copilot
Claude Fable 5.2, Anthropic’s newest Fable model, is now generally available in GitHub Copilot. You can use it for complex, multistep coding tasks across large codebases. In early testing, Fable… The post Claude Fable 5.2 in…
Read original →Secret scanning detects secrets in GitHub Actions workflow logs
GitHub secret scanning now detects secrets in GitHub Actions workflow logs, in addition to issues, wikis, discussions, and pull requests. Actions workflow log scanning is available in public preview. How… The post Secret scanning detects secrets…
Read original →Copilot code review: API management and review overview updates
You can now manage GitHub Copilot code review settings through the REST and GraphQL APIs, from enterprise policy down to individual repositories. Copilot’s review overview comment is now more compact,… The post Copilot code review: API…
Read original →Copilot impact dashboard adds chat and VS Code agent usage
The Agent adoption chart in the Copilot impact dashboard now includes Copilot Chat and the VS Code Agents window, so you can see engagement across nine Copilot experiences. The adoption… The post Copilot impact dashboard adds…
Read original →Beyond code generation: A developer’s guide to agentic engineering
Writing code got faster. The work around it didn't. See how you can plan, write code, review changes, and investigate production issues with GitHub Copilot, and what work still needs your judgment. The post Beyond code…
Read original →GitHub Copilot weekly releases — November 2
This week, Copilot comes to JetBrains Air and Xcode’s coding assistant, with updates to help you manage pull requests, settings, and agent sessions. GitHub Copilot app Set up Agent Merge… The post GitHub Copilot weekly releases…
Read original →@GitHub in Slack and Teams is generally available and more
Turn conversations into code with @GitHub in Slack and Teams! Investigate bugs, create issues, implement changes, and open pull requests—all without leaving your conversation. What’s new Build and review together… The post @GitHub in Slack and…
Read original →Usage metrics API adds code review details and addressed rate
The enterprise and organization repository-level Copilot usage metrics reports now show what happens to Copilot code review feedback. A new copilot_code_review object on each repos-1-day row reports how many Copilot-reviewed… The post Usage metrics API adds…
Read original →Usage metrics API flags telemetry and version gaps
The Copilot usage metrics API now shows which users are missing client telemetry or are running IDE or extension versions below the usage metrics minimums. New per-user fields appear in… The post Usage metrics API flags…
Read original →Inside GitHub’s new Git storage architecture
GitHub's new Git storage architecture is built so thousands of agents can push to a single repository at once. Here's how it works. The post Inside GitHub’s new Git storage architecture appeared first on The GitHub…
Read original →Accessibility statements now have a home on GitHub
GitHub now highlights ACCESSIBILITY.md files and helps maintainers document accessibility goals, known barriers, supported environments, contributor expectations, and reporting processes. The post Accessibility statements now have a home on GitHub appeared first on The GitHub Blog.
Read original →Secret scanning upgrades detectors, adds SpaceX as partner
This update expands secret scanning’s detection coverage: New partner: SpaceX is now a secret scanning partner. New detector: GitHub now detects starlink_public_api_v2_secret. Upgraded detectors: Alibaba, AWS, Google, OpenVSX, Pydantic Services,… The post Secret scanning upgrades detectors,…
Read original →New pull request overview page in public preview
On a long pull request, checking what’s blocking often means scrolling past dozens of comments and timeline events just to reach the merge box. And once you’re there, you still… The post New pull request overview…
Read original →CodeQL 2.27.4 improves accuracy and query metadata
CodeQL is the static analysis engine behind GitHub code scanning, which finds and remediates security issues in your code. We’ve recently released CodeQL 2.27.4 with query accuracy improvements across several… The post CodeQL 2.27.4 improves accuracy…
Read original →GitHub Copilot is now available in Xcode’s coding assistant
You can now work with GitHub Copilot directly in Xcode’s built-in coding assistant, bringing Copilot into your native Xcode workflow. The integration is now in public preview, available starting with… The post GitHub Copilot is now…
Read original →BYOK and enterprise custom models in the Copilot usage API
The Copilot usage metrics API now shows bring your own key (BYOK) usage across GitHub Copilot, so you can separate it from Copilot-hosted model usage. Reports cover two kinds of… The post BYOK and enterprise custom…
Read original →Dependabot version updates support Agent Package Manager
You can now keep your AI agent skills, prompts, and instructions up to date with Dependabot version updates for Agent Package Manager (APM). Dependabot opens pull requests to update supported… The post Dependabot version updates support…
Read original →Arnis turns any place on Earth into a Minecraft world
Louis Erbkamm built the first prototype in his free time. Now GitHub Copilot helps him maintain it alone. The post Arnis turns any place on Earth into a Minecraft world appeared first on The GitHub Blog.
Read original →Look up a resource’s cost center with the GitHub REST API
You can now use the GitHub REST API to find which cost center a user, organization, repository, or enterprise team belongs to. Previously, you had to list every cost center… The post Look up a resource’s…
Read original →GitHub Copilot is now available in JetBrains Air
You can now delegate coding tasks, guide execution, and review results with GitHub Copilot in JetBrains Air. The integration uses the Agent Client Protocol (ACP) and supports tasks in your… The post GitHub Copilot is now…
Read original →CodeQL 2.27.3 adds Python 3.15 features and JSON data extensions
CodeQL is the static analysis engine behind GitHub code scanning, which finds and remediates security issues in your code. We’ve recently released CodeQL 2.27.3. It supports new Python 3.15 language… The post CodeQL 2.27.3 adds Python…
Read original →Dependabot now supports Python 3.15
You can now upgrade your projects to Python 3.15 and keep receiving Dependabot updates. Support for Python 3.15 is available to all github.com users and will be included in GitHub… The post Dependabot now supports Python…
Read original →GitHub Desktop adds short-lived authentication tokens
When you sign in to GitHub Desktop 3.6.10 or later, eligible accounts can now use short-lived, automatically refreshing authentication tokens. Short-lived access tokens reduce how long a leaked token can… The post GitHub Desktop adds short-lived…
Read original →Security risk assessments include repository protection status
The GitHub code security risk assessment and secret risk assessment now show whether findings are in protected or unprotected repositories, helping you identify where to extend your security coverage. Organization… The post Security risk assessments include…
Read original →pull_request_target blocked by default December 2
Starting December 2, 2026, GitHub Actions will block pull_request_target events by default in all public repositories, unless an applicable Actions event policy explicitly allows them. Enforcement was previously scheduled for… The post pull_request_target blocked by default…
Read original →Game Off 2026: The theme is SHIFT
GitHub’s annual month-long game jam is back for its 14th year! This November, make a game inspired by the theme SHIFT. Change gears, swap perspectives, bend reality, or just press a certain key. The post Game…
Read original →Webhook IP ranges added to the Meta API
We’re adding IP ranges for GitHub webhook deliveries on github.com. The Meta API now includes these additional ranges in the hooks field. If you maintain a static network allowlist for… The post Webhook IP ranges added…
Read original →GitHub Universe 2026: Evolving every layer of the stack
Today, we laid out our vision for GitHub as the most comprehensive, end-to-end software delivery system in the world. The post GitHub Universe 2026: Evolving every layer of the stack appeared first on The GitHub Blog.
Read original →Octoverse: Commits, pushes, reach new highs in 2026 as developers build with agents
See how a record year of growth reached every industry, every field, and every kind of builder in the 2026 Octoverse report. The post Octoverse: Commits, pushes, reach new highs in 2026 as developers build with…
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