VS Code Agents now tracked in Copilot usage metrics
Metrics for the dedicated VS Code Agents window are now generally available within GitHub Copilot usage metrics reports. Organizations and enterprises can now measure how widely VS Code Agents are being adopted and how engaged users are with them.
Copilot code review gains auto-resolution and smart commit messages
GitHub Copilot's code review feature now automatically resolves its own comments after developers address them. Additionally, the tool generates intelligent commit messages when developers apply Copilot's code suggestions.
September 7 Copilot releases include Jira integration and Project HydraFusion
This week's Copilot updates introduce Jira integration within the Copilot app and adaptive model orchestration powered by Project HydraFusion in Copilot CLI. New agent automation capabilities are also rolling out to Visual Studio Code.
Repository pull request page redesigned in public preview
A redesigned pull request listing page at the repository level is entering public preview for all GitHub users. The new interface includes advanced filtering options and a compact presentation mode.
AI Scan for pull requests now manageable via REST API
Teams can now use REST API endpoints to manage GitHub code scanning's AI Scan enablement at both organization and repository levels. This public preview feature provides programmatic control over AI Scan configuration.
Cache-mode adds least-privilege access to GitHub Actions cache
A new cache-mode setting allows teams to enforce least-privilege access to the GitHub Actions cache at the workflow or job level. Each workflow or job can now be granted only the specific cache access it requires.
MAI-Code-1-Flash model deprecated across Copilot
As of September 10, 2026, MAI-Code-1-Flash has been deprecated across all GitHub Copilot experiences, including Copilot Chat, inline edits, ask and agent modes, and code completions.
Xcode 27 runner image now available for macOS 27 validation
The Xcode 27 runner image for GitHub-hosted macOS runners is now in public preview, allowing developers to validate Apple applications against macOS 27. The image previously operated on an earlier macOS version.
npm extends security holds to all accounts after recovery-code sign-in
npm now applies a temporary 72-hour security hold to any account following a successful recovery-code sign-in. This protection, which previously applied only to high-impact accounts, now extends to all npm accounts.
CodeQL 2.27.0 brings Linux ARM64 support and expanded language coverage
CodeQL 2.27.0 is now available on Linux ARM64 and includes a new Rust security query, expanded framework coverage for Java/Kotlin and C#, and improved analysis accuracy across multiple languages.
Enterprise-managed permissions now control Copilot agent operations
Administrators of GitHub Copilot Business or GitHub Copilot Enterprise can now centrally manage which agent operations are blocked, require human approval, or can execute without prompting.
GitHub Advanced Security trial expanded to more Enterprise Cloud customers
Additional GitHub Enterprise Cloud customers now have access to self-serve trials of GitHub Advanced Security. Eligibility criteria have been expanded from the previous threshold for enterprises.
Repository rulesets can now block merges of pull requests with exposed secrets
Repository rulesets now support blocking pull request merges when exposed secrets are introduced. This scalable protection can be applied across multiple repositories.
Agentic autofix helps teams resolve code quality findings
Agentic autofix is now available to help teams reduce their code quality backlog. Developers can select up to 25 standard findings per page and assign them for automated remediation.
Copilot for JetBrains adds enterprise sandbox and cross-file navigation
Copilot for JetBrains now supports enterprise-managed sandbox policies, cross-file cursor jumps for next edit suggestions, global project context in chat, enterprise policy diagnostics, and improved terminal Copilot integration.
GitHub Universe 2026 coming October 28-29
GitHub Universe, the company's flagship developer conference, will take place October 28-29 in San Francisco with an online option available. The event brings together developers, agents, and the global code community.