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2026 (12)

September (12)

github: Self-hosted runner version enforcement date has moved

GitHub

2026-09-28

GitHub has moved the enforcement date for minimum version requirements on self-hosted runners in GitHub Actions for GitHub Enterprise Cloud. The change ships on Monday, September 28, 2026, with full enforcement starting after that date.

github: Updates to GitHub Copilot for Slack and Microsoft Teams

GitHub

2026-09-25

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.

github: Security improvements for SSH

GitHub

2026-09-22

GitHub is updating SSH security by removing several older algorithms, adding a new one, and requiring larger RSA SSH keys. The change tightens supported SSH configurations to improve security.

github: Grok 4.7 is now available in GitHub Copilot

GitHub

2026-09-21

Grok 4.7 is rolling out in GitHub Copilot. GitHub describes it as xAI’s latest reasoning model, intended for agentic coding and complex multistep workflows.

github: Copilot code review: An improved review experience

GitHub

2026-09-18

GitHub updated Copilot code review to make review changes easier to track over time, auto-resolve more of its own suggestions, and generate commit messages when suggestions are accepted.

github: Profiles now show your highest achievement badge tier

GitHub

2026-09-11

GitHub profiles now display the highest tier earned for achievements that have multiple levels. Before this change, profiles could show the first tier earned even after a user progressed further.

github: Auto-resolution and analysis updates in Copilot code review

GitHub

2026-09-11

Copilot code review now auto-resolves its own comments after you address them, and it can generate commit messages when you apply its code suggestions. The update also includes behind-the-scenes analysis changes.

github: Refreshed repository pull requests page in public preview

GitHub

2026-09-10

GitHub is previewing a refreshed repository-level pull request listing page for all users. The update adds stronger filtering and a compact presentation mode.

github: MAI-Code-1-Flash deprecated

GitHub

2026-09-10

GitHub deprecated MAI-Code-1-Flash across all Copilot experiences on September 10, 2026. The suggested alternative is referenced in the deprecation notice.

github: npm extends recovery-code security holds to all accounts

GitHub

2026-09-09

npm now applies a 72-hour security hold to any account after a successful recovery-code sign-in. The hold was previously limited to high-impact accounts.

github: Block pull requests with exposed secrets from merging

GitHub

2026-09-09

GitHub added a repository ruleset capability to prevent pull requests from merging when they introduce exposed secrets. This extends rulesets as a repository-wide protection mechanism.

github: Remediate Code Quality findings with agentic autofix

GitHub

2026-09-09

GitHub added agentic autofix for Code Quality findings, allowing users to select and assign up to 25 standard findings at once for automated remediation. The feature is aimed at reducing backlog items in code quality reports.