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GitHub Copilot AI

Copilot budget increase requests are generally available

Previously, when a member used all the Copilot AI credits available to them, they were blocked from Copilot features that consume credits. This release adds a flow for them to… The post Copilot budget increase requests are generally available appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

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GitHub Copilot AI

GitHub Copilot suggests custom properties definitions

GitHub Copilot can now suggest allowed values when you create a custom property for repositories in your organization. This feature is in public preview for GitHub Copilot Business and Copilot… The post GitHub Copilot suggests custom properties definitions appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

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GitHub Copilot AI

Configure cost and quality in Copilot auto model selection

GitHub Copilot auto model selection now offers three tiers: efficiency, balance, and intelligence. Choose the tier that reflects how you want auto to weigh cost, quality, and response time for… The post Configure cost and quality in Copilot auto model selection appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

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GitHub Copilot AI

Add VS Code Agents to Copilot usage metrics

GitHub Copilot usage metrics reports now include generally available metrics for activity in the dedicated VS Code Agents window, helping you measure adoption and engagement across enterprises and organizations. What’s… The post Add VS Code Agents to Copilot usage metrics appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

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GitHub Copilot AI

Auto-resolution and analysis updates in Copilot code review

Copilot code review now resolves its own comments once you address them and writes smart commit messages for you when you apply its code suggestions. Behind the scenes, Copilot now… The post Auto-resolution and analysis updates in Copilot code review appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

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GitHub Copilot AI

GitHub Copilot weekly releases — September 7

This week, GitHub Copilot introduces Jira integration in Copilot app and adaptive model orchestration with Project HydraFusion in Copilot CLI. We also introduced new agent automation in Visual Studio Code… The post GitHub Copilot weekly releases — September 7 appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

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GitHub Copilot AI

MAI-Code-1-Flash deprecated

We have deprecated MAI-Code-1-Flash across all GitHub Copilot experiences (including Copilot Chat, inline edits, ask and agent modes, and code completions) today, September 10, 2026. Model Deprecation date Suggested alternative… The post MAI-Code-1-Flash deprecated appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

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GitHub Copilot AI

Enterprise managed permissions for GitHub Copilot agent operations

If you administer GitHub Copilot Business or GitHub Copilot Enterprise, you can now centrally control which agent operations are blocked, require human approval, or can proceed without a prompt. Managed… The post Enterprise managed permissions for GitHub Copilot agent operations appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

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GitHub Copilot AI

Enterprise-managed sandbox in Copilot for JetBrains

This update brings support for enterprise-managed sandbox policies, cross-file cursor jumps for next edit suggestions, global project context in chat, enterprise policy diagnostics, and a new connection between terminal Copilot… The post Enterprise-managed sandbox in Copilot for JetBrains appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

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GitHub Copilot AI

GitHub Copilot weekly releases — August 31

This week, GitHub Copilot expands model choice and content protections, while VS Code adds new ways to manage agent sessions and get pull requests merge-ready. GitHub Copilot, general Claude Fable… The post GitHub Copilot weekly releases — August 31 appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

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GitHub Copilot AI

GPT-6 Astra is generally available in GitHub Copilot

GPT-6 Astra from OpenAI is now available in GitHub Copilot. OpenAI’s latest general-purpose model, GPT-6 Astra, is designed for long-horizon, autonomous coding and agentic tasks. In our internal testing, GPT-6… The post GPT-6 Astra is generally available in GitHub Copilot appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

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GitHub Copilot AI

Upcoming deprecation of selected GitHub Copilot models

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 2nd, 2026: Model Deprecation date… The post Upcoming deprecation of selected GitHub Copilot models appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

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GitHub Copilot AI v3.8

Gemini 3.8 Flash is now available in GitHub Copilot

Gemini 3.8 Flash, Google’s latest Flash model, is now available in GitHub Copilot. In our early testing, Gemini 3.8 Flash performed strongly on complex terminal-based coding tasks and demonstrated rigorous… The post Gemini 3.8 Flash is now available in GitHub Copilot appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

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GitHub Copilot AI

Reopening Copilot Business and Enterprise signups

We’re gradually reopening sign-ups for Copilot Business and Copilot Enterprise customers paying by credit card or PayPal over the next couple of weeks. If you’ve been waiting to get started… The post Reopening Copilot Business and Enterprise signups appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

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GitHub Copilot AI

Enterprise-managed settings support any default model

You can now set your preferred GitHub Copilot model as the default for new conversations through enterprise-managed settings. This lets you choose the default model that best fits your workflows.… The post Enterprise-managed settings support any default model appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

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GitHub Copilot AI

Content exclusions generally available in Copilot app and CLI

The GitHub Copilot app and Copilot CLI now respect content exclusion policies configured by enterprise, organization, and repository administrators. Copilot won’t use excluded files as context, helping you protect sensitive… The post Content exclusions generally available in Copilot app and CLI appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

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GitHub Copilot AI

Set an expiration date for individual user budgets

You can now set an optional expiration date on an individual user budget, and GitHub removes the budget on that date. This capability is generally available. The user then falls… The post Set an expiration date for individual user budgets appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

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GitHub Copilot AI

Copilot code review can now approve pull requests

Copilot now tells you when a pull request is ready to approve, and admins can authorize it to sign off on approval. The ability for Copilot to approve is off… The post Copilot code review can now approve pull requests appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

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GitHub Copilot AI v5.1

Claude Fable 5.1 is generally available in GitHub Copilot

Claude Fable 5.1 from Anthropic is now available in GitHub Copilot. The latest model in Anthropic’s Mythos class, Claude Fable 5.1 is designed for long-horizon, autonomous coding and knowledge-work tasks.… The post Claude Fable 5.1 is generally available in GitHub Copilot appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

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GitHub Copilot AI

Copilot model access update for GitHub Team plans

We have updated how model access is determined for Copilot users who hold seats in more than one organization. To keep billing and governance in sync, your model access is… The post Copilot model access update for GitHub Team plans appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

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GitHub Copilot AI

Selected GitHub Copilot models deprecated

As of today, September 1, 2026, we have deprecated the following models across most GitHub Copilot experiences (including Copilot Chat, inline edits, ask and agent modes, and code completions). Note… The post Selected GitHub Copilot models deprecated appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

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GitHub Copilot AI

GitHub Copilot in VS Code, August 2026 releases

This changelog covers VS Code v1.132 through v1.135, shipped throughout August 2026. These releases make it easier to organize agent sessions, review changes, and navigate long conversations. Agent Host, the… The post GitHub Copilot in VS Code, August 2026 releases appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

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GitHub Copilot AI

GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio — August update

August 2026 brought more control over how GitHub Copilot reasons, which models you use, how teams share specialized agents, and when you ask for a code review. Highlights Here’s what’s… The post GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio — August update appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

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GitHub Copilot AI

GitHub Copilot weekly releases — August 24

This week’s updates give you more control over how Copilot runs, from team sessions in Slack and Teams to customization across the app, CLI, and your IDE. GitHub Copilot in… The post GitHub Copilot weekly releases — August 24 appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

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Upcoming changes to GitHub Copilot policies and billing

To provide a strong, consistent Copilot experience, we’re making three separate, upcoming changes to Copilot policies and billing. Please review the upcoming updates to understand what may impact you. Reopening… The post Upcoming changes to GitHub Copilot policies and billing appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

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GitHub Copilot AI

Copilot code review: Resolution reasons and expanded capabilities

Copilot code review can now review two types of pull requests it didn’t cover before: Reviews requested automatically on pull requests authored by bots, including Copilot cloud agent Very large… The post Copilot code review: Resolution reasons and expanded capabilities appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

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Enterprise-managed settings now support autoUpdate for plugin marketplaces

You can now opt individual plugin marketplaces into automatic updates by setting autoUpdate: true on an extraKnownMarketplaces entry in enterprise managed settings. Supported clients automatically check the marketplace and update… The post Enterprise-managed settings now support autoUpdate for plugin marketplaces appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

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GitHub Copilot AI

Global model policy generally available

In July, we announced a default model policy for generally available GitHub Copilot models on Copilot Business and Copilot Enterprise plans. Starting today, we’re gradually rolling out enforcement of the… The post Global model policy generally available appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

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GitHub Copilot AI

GitHub Copilot app Customize tab is generally available

GitHub Copilot is more useful when it works with the tools, knowledge, and workflows your team already relies on. The new Customize tab in the GitHub Copilot app brings MCP… The post GitHub Copilot app Customize tab is generally available appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

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GitHub Copilot AI

Copilot harness generally available in Copilot for JetBrains

This update brings Copilot harness to generally availability. You also get more stable account, model, and MCP experiences. What’s new Copilot harness generally available Copilot harness is now generally available,… The post Copilot harness generally available in Copilot for JetBrains appeared first on The GitHub Blog.