GitHub has made April usage reports available for download, allowing users to see how their GitHub Copilot activity translates into AI credits as part of the new billing unit. This change supports the transition to usage-based billing.
CodeQL 2.25.4 introduces support for Swift 6.3.1 and includes improvements for C# and Java, enhancing the static analysis capabilities of GitHub code scanning.
The synchronous SBOM API is deprecated following the release of the new Asynchronous SBOM REST API, with removal scheduled for November 13, 2026.
GitHub Mobile now allows users to create new repositories directly from the app on iOS by tapping the + button from Home or Profile.
Grok Code Fast 1 will be deprecated across all GitHub Copilot experiences on May 15th.
Users can now enable or disable commit comments by default for their personal repositories, simplifying the management of commit comment settings.
GitHub has introduced more flexible handling of secrets and variables for the Copilot cloud agent, enhancing its functionality when delegating tasks in its development environment powered by GitHub Actions.
GitHub will deprecate the GPT-4.1 model across all Copilot experiences on June 1, 2026, and suggests alternatives for users.
The Claude Sonnet 4 model has been deprecated across all GitHub Copilot experiences as of May 6, 2026.
Enterprise Live Migrations (ELM) is now available in public preview, providing a new method for enterprise administrators to migrate repositories from GitHub Enterprise Server to GitHub Enterprise Cloud.
Rubber Duck in GitHub Copilot CLI now supports a Claude-powered critic agent for sessions using GPT models, enhancing its functionality across different model families.
GitHub repository rulesets now allow the addition of individual users as bypass actors and support renaming branches covered by organization rulesets.
Enterprise administrators can now configure and distribute plugins to GitHub Copilot CLI users, allowing for baseline standards to be set across the enterprise. This feature is currently in public preview.
The April releases of GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code introduced weekly stable releases and enhancements, including the ability for Copilot to search by meaning. This changelog covers versions v1.116 through v1.119.
A new search and filter bar has been added to the Security tab of repositories, allowing users to easily find security advisories.
GitHub secret scanning in the GitHub MCP server is now generally available for use with MCP-compatible AI coding agents and IDEs.
The GitHub MCP Server now offers dependency scanning in public preview, allowing users to detect vulnerable dependencies before committing code or opening pull requests.
The integration of code-to-cloud risk visibility with Microsoft Defender for Cloud is now generally available, following valuable customer feedback and subsequent improvements.
GitHub will deprecate the GPT-5.2 and GPT-5.2-Codex models across all Copilot experiences, except for GPT-5.2-Codex in Copilot.
GitHub has removed GPT-5.3-Codex from the model picker in the Copilot Student plan, although it is still accessible via auto model selection.
The Copilot cloud agent now starts over 20% faster due to optimized runner environments using GitHub Actions custom images.
Starting June 1, 2026, GitHub Copilot will begin using GitHub Actions minutes for its code review feature, impacting developers and engineering teams who utilize this service.
GitHub will begin a staged rollout on April 27th, 2026, to update the format of newly minted GitHub App installation tokens for improved performance.
GPT-5.5, OpenAI's latest model, is now available on GitHub Copilot, showing improved performance on complex coding tasks during early testing.
This update introduces inline agent mode in preview for GitHub Copilot in JetBrains IDEs, along with enhancements to Next Edit Suggestions, global auto approve, and improved controls for terminal commands and file edits.
GitHub Copilot Chat has been enhanced to offer richer context and new capabilities specifically for working with diffs and pull requests.
The Copilot usage metrics API has been updated to include a new boolean field, used_copilot_cloud_agent, in user-level reports following the renaming of the Copilot coding agent to Copilot cloud agent.
GitHub has introduced Dependabot-based dependency graphs for Python, enhancing the completeness and accuracy of transitive dependency trees in dependency graphs and Software Bills of Materials (SBOMs).
Organizations can now disable commit comments at the organization level, eliminating the need to update each repository individually.
GitHub Copilot Chat on github.com now offers improved recognition of stack traces, enabling users to diagnose errors more efficiently when pasting stack traces.
Users can now view and manage cloud agent sessions directly from issues and projects, enhancing visibility into agent activity within their workflow.
GitHub is pausing new self-serve signups for GitHub Copilot Business to ensure a reliable experience for users.
The latest enhancements to the GitHub Copilot cloud agent for Jira integration focus on increasing its power and customization options, providing teams with greater control.
The GitHub CLI v2.91.0 introduces pseudonymous usage telemetry to enhance product improvement, with an option for users to opt-out.
GitHub Copilot CLI now offers a new feature that automatically selects the most efficient model for users across all Copilot plans.
The GitHub CLI now includes a new command, 'gh skill', which allows developers to easily discover and install agent skills for AI coding agents.
Claude Opus 4.7, Anthropic's latest Opus model, is now available on GitHub Copilot, offering improved multi-step task performance and agentic execution.
CodeQL 2.25.2 introduces support for Kotlin version 2.3.20 along with other updates to the static analysis engine used in GitHub code scanning.
Dependabot and code scanning now support OpenID Connect (OIDC) authentication for private registries at the organization level, removing the need for long-lived credentials as repository secrets.