GitHub
2026-09-25
GitHub Actions workflow run queries in the API and UI now return a less precise but more accurate total count for search results across filters like workflow, event, status, and branch.
Agentic autofix now checks Copilot Memory when that feature is enabled, using existing memories as context to help resolve security alerts.
GitHub Copilot’s weekly release roundup adds new models, local sandboxing in the Copilot app, and updates across Copilot integrations in Slack, Microsoft Teams, JetBrains, and VS Code.
GitHub Copilot in Slack and Microsoft Teams has been updated to provide more context, more control, and a clearer path from chat conversations to GitHub work. The changelog does not include specific feature details in the provided text.
CodeQL 2.27.1 adds new queries for C/C++ and C#, support for Kotlin 2.4.20, and query-accuracy improvements. It is the static analysis engine used by GitHub code scanning.
GitHub is introducing a global default policy that enables generally available Copilot features and supported client capabilities in enterprise and organization Copilot settings. The change takes effect over a 28-day window.
2026-09-24
GitHub Enterprise Cloud now supports requiring proof of presence before members perform high-impact actions. This adds an interactive re-authentication or MFA challenge on top of the existing sudo-style control.
2026-09-23
GitHub Copilot code review now supports more personal configuration options, is available to a broader set of Copilot plans, and adds an enterprise-level default setting. These changes are generally available.
GitHub Actions runners no longer include Node 20. JavaScript actions now run on Node 24, and the temporary ACTIONS_ALLOW_USE_UNSECURE_NODE_VERSION opt-out is no longer available.
GitHub Copilot app now supports local sandboxing to limit the impact of unintended commands by restricting access to local files, network resources, and credentials. The feature is configured in the app.
The GitHub Copilot app now supports OpenTelemetry configuration via enterprise-managed settings. This lets organizations observe Copilot agent performance and interactions with models and tools.
GitHub Copilot for JetBrains 1.18.0 adds AI-assisted tool approvals, more control over agent conversations, and organization-wide shared skills and instructions. It also includes plan review support with Codex.