What\u2019s new at GitHub Copilot
The world's most adopted AI code assistant — 1M+ developers inside GitHub
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Copilot code review: An improved review experience
GitHub Copilot code review received improvements to enhance the overall review experience for developers.
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GPT-6 Astra is generally available in GitHub Copilot
The GPT-6 Astra model is now generally available for use within GitHub Copilot.
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GPT-6 Astra is generally available in GitHub Copilot
GPT-6 Astra model is now generally available for use in GitHub Copilot.
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Gemini 3.8 Flash is now available in GitHub Copilot
Google's Gemini 3.8 Flash model has been added as an available option in GitHub Copilot.
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Gemini 3.8 Flash is now available in GitHub Copilot
Google's Gemini 3.8 Flash model is now available as an option in GitHub Copilot.
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Content exclusions generally available in Copilot app and CLI
Content exclusion features are now generally available in the Copilot app and command-line interface.
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Claude Fable 5.1 is generally available in GitHub Copilot
Anthropic's Claude Fable 5.1 model is now generally available for use in GitHub Copilot.
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Copilot code review can now approve pull requests
GitHub Copilot code review gained the ability to automatically approve pull requests based on its analysis.
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Claude Fable 5.1 is generally available in GitHub Copilot
Anthropic's Claude Fable 5.1 model is now generally available in GitHub Copilot.
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Copilot code review can now approve pull requests
GitHub Copilot's code review feature can now automatically approve pull requests.
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GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio — August update
GitHub Copilot receives an August update for Visual Studio with new features and improvements.
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Copilot code review: Resolution reasons and expanded capabilities
Copilot code review now includes resolution reasons and expanded review capabilities for better code analysis.
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GitHub Copilot app Customize tab is generally available
The Customize tab in the GitHub Copilot app has reached general availability for all users.
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Shared agentic work with GitHub Copilot in Microsoft Teams
GitHub Copilot now supports shared agentic workflows within Microsoft Teams for collaborative development.
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The new GitHub Copilot experience in Slack
GitHub Copilot introduces a new integrated experience within Slack for enhanced collaboration.
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Shared agentic work with GitHub Copilot in Microsoft Teams
GitHub Copilot now supports shared agentic workflows within Microsoft Teams for team collaboration.
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The new GitHub Copilot experience in Slack
GitHub Copilot is now available with enhanced integration in Slack for collaborative development workflows.
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Enterprise managed settings in GitHub Copilot for JetBrains
Enterprise administrators can now manage GitHub Copilot settings centrally for JetBrains IDEs.
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Grok 4.6 is now available in GitHub Copilot
The Grok 4.6 language model is now integrated and available for use within GitHub Copilot.
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Grok 4.6 is now available in GitHub Copilot
GitHub Copilot now supports Grok 4.6 as an available AI model option.
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Gemini 3.7 Flash is now available in GitHub Copilot
GitHub Copilot adds support for Google's Gemini 3.7 Flash model.
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Agent Plugins 1.0 in VS Code, Copilot CLI, and the Copilot app
Agent Plugins 1.0 are now available across VS Code, Copilot CLI, and the Copilot application.
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Agent Plugins 1.0 in VS Code, Copilot CLI, and the Copilot app
Agent Plugins 1.0 is now available across VS Code, Copilot CLI, and the Copilot app.
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MAI-Code-1.1-Flash available in GitHub Copilot
GitHub Copilot adds support for the MAI-Code-1.1-Flash model.
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Copilot memory and Ollama in GitHub Copilot for JetBrains
GitHub Copilot for JetBrains now includes memory functionality and Ollama integration.
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Copilot usage metrics API adds agent app activity
The Copilot usage metrics API now includes tracking for agent app activity and usage patterns.
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Copilot code review effort levels are generally available
Code review effort levels feature in GitHub Copilot has moved from preview to general availability.
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Copilot impact dashboard adds a return on investment section
The Copilot impact dashboard now includes a dedicated section for tracking return on investment metrics.
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GitHub Copilot weekly releases — August 3
Weekly release update for GitHub Copilot containing various improvements and fixes.
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MCP allowlists in enterprise managed settings
Enterprise administrators can now configure MCP allowlists through managed settings for better control.
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Enterprise teams model policy targeting in public preview
Enterprise teams can now target specific model policies in public preview.
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Copilot code review: Agent skills and MCP now generally available
Agent skills and Model Context Protocol (MCP) for code review are now generally available.
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Custom instructions for personalized chat responses
GitHub Copilot now supports custom instructions in VS Code and Visual Studio to personalize chat responses based on preferred tools, organizational knowledge, and coding practices. This allows for more tailored AI assistance.
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Custom Instructions
GitHub Copilot now supports custom instructions to personalize chat responses in VS Code and Visual Studio based on preferred tools, organizational knowledge, and coding practices.
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Prompt Files
Users can now save and reuse prompt files to get faster and more consistent responses from GitHub Copilot across sessions.
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MCP Registry Integration
GitHub Copilot CLI includes GitHub MCP by default and can be extended with additional MCP servers for enhanced context and external tool integration.
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GitHub Copilot CLI Agent
GitHub Copilot CLI now includes an agentic coding assistant that allows developers to build, debug, and deploy directly from the terminal without leaving their local environment.
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GitHub Copilot CLI - Agentic coding agent for terminal
GitHub Copilot CLI allows developers to build, debug, and deploy code directly from the terminal with agentic AI capabilities. The tool includes GitHub MCP by default and supports extending with additional servers for enhanced context.
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Agentic autofix for code scanning alerts in public preview
New automated code fixing capability for security alerts is now available in public preview.
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Ask Copilot for a repository overview
New feature allows users to request repository overviews directly from Copilot.
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GitHub Copilot app available to all
GitHub Copilot app is now generally available to all users, expanding access beyond previous limitations.
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Custom instructions for personalized chat responses
GitHub Copilot now supports custom instructions in VS Code and Visual Studio to personalize chat responses based on preferred tools, organizational knowledge, and coding practices.
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GitHub Copilot CLI - Agentic coding agent for terminal
GitHub Copilot CLI allows developers to build, debug, and deploy code directly from the terminal with AI assistance. The tool includes GitHub MCP by default and supports extending with additional servers for enhanced context.
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Custom instructions for personalized chat responses
GitHub Copilot now supports custom instructions in VS Code and Visual Studio to personalize chat responses based on preferred tools, organizational knowledge, and coding best practices.
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Prompt files for consistent responses
Users can now save and reuse prompt files to get faster and more consistent responses from GitHub Copilot. This feature helps standardize interactions with the AI assistant.
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GitHub Copilot CLI - Agentic coding agent for terminal
GitHub Copilot CLI enables users to build, debug, and deploy code directly from the terminal with an AI coding agent. The tool includes GitHub MCP by default and supports extending with additional servers for enhanced context.