Changelog - 4

2026 (12)

October (2)

github: GitHub Copilot in VS Code, September 2026 releases

GitHub

2026-10-01

September 2026 GitHub Copilot in VS Code releases cover VS Code v1.136 through v1.140 and focus on streamlining agent-driven development from implementation through pull request merge. The update adds automations for repeatable tasks and agent merge support.

github: Accessibility statements highlighted on repository overview

GitHub

2026-10-01

GitHub now highlights an `ACCESSIBILITY.md` file on the repository overview when it is located in the repository root, `.github/`, or `docs/`. The changelog entry also notes support for adding or proposing an accessibility statement file.

September (10)

github: Bring business context with external custom properties

GitHub

2026-09-29

GitHub now supports external custom properties so repository business context can be synced from a system of record such as a CMDB, internal developer portal, or other in-house system. This lets teams attach external metadata to repositories more seamlessly.

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.