Changelog - 5

2025 (7)

September (7)

github: GitHub ruleset exemptions and repository insights updates

GitHub

2025-09-10

GitHub introduced a new "exempt" bypass type for repository rulesets that lets you exempt specific actors (users, teams, or GitHub Apps) from all enforced rules, and also rolled out updates to repository insights to improve repository visibility and monitoring.

github: New features in GitHub Copilot in Eclipse

GitHub

2025-09-06

GitHub shipped improvements to GitHub Copilot in Eclipse that add more context options, smoother workflows, and better customization to make the extension smarter and easier to use.

github: Profile menu enhancements in global navigation

GitHub

2025-09-04

GitHub updated the profile menu in global navigation to make it more action-specific, simpler, and faster to reach common destinations.

github: Improved file navigation and editing in the web UI

GitHub

2025-09-04

GitHub announced improvements to the web UI to make file navigation and editing faster and simpler. A highlighted change is seamless editing from search results so that search hits link directly to files with the ability to open and edit them in the web editor.

github: Copilot code review: Path-scoped custom instruction file support

GitHub

2025-09-03

GitHub announced that Copilot code review now supports path-scoped custom instruction files, letting repositories provide targeted review guidance for specific directories or files using existing instruction files.

github: Updating license-based budgets to accept license counts

GitHub

2025-09-02

GitHub updated license-based budgets so they now use license counts instead of dollar amounts, simplifying management for enterprise and organization licenses.

github: Improved notifications in security campaigns

GitHub

2025-09-02

GitHub will automatically email developers with write access to repositories that are part of security campaigns, so they receive notifications without having to subscribe to repository activity.