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.
2026-09-16
GitHub SCIM user responses now include the RFC 7643 standard `profileUrl` attribute. It returns the absolute URL of the GitHub account linked to the external identity.
2026-09-04
GitHub added a new REST API endpoint for repository star history that lets users track star growth over time without exposing individual stargazer identities. This follows earlier restrictions on stargazer listing endpoints to admins and collaborators.
2026-08-27
GitHub Classroom was deprecated on August 28, 2026 and replaced by selected partner solutions. The Classroom website, APIs, and related services have been decommissioned.
2026-08-07
The Copilot usage metrics API now includes activity from agent apps used in GitHub workflows. This extends usage reporting to agents from partners such as Claude and Codex.
2026-07-30
GitHub Models was retired on July 30, 2026. The playground, model catalog, inference API, and bring-your-own-key (BYOK) access are no longer available to customers.
2026-07-17
The GitHub Copilot usage metrics API now includes GitHub Copilot app usage in enterprise and organization 1-day and 28-day reports. This adds admin visibility into Copilot app usage data.
2026-07-08
The Copilot usage metrics API adds two review-velocity fields for each AI adoption phase in enterprise and organization reports. The new data extends the adoption phase cohort fields with review cycles and time in phase.
2026-07-02
GitHub improved the Copilot usage metrics API to make reports more complete and accurate. The update adds support for Copilot CLI suggested lines of code and includes users that were previously only partially captured.