Changelog - 6

2026 (8)

August (8)

github: Copilot code review: Resolution reasons and expanded capabilities

GitHub

2026-08-27

Copilot code review now supports two additional pull request types: PRs authored by bots (including Copilot cloud agent) and very large pull requests. GitHub also added resolution reasons for code review outcomes.

github: Close all open contributions authored by a blocked user

GitHub

2026-08-27

GitHub added an option to automatically close all open issues, discussions, and pull requests from a user when you block them from a personal account or organization. This applies to contributions authored by the blocked user at the time the block is set.

github: Enterprise-managed settings now support autoUpdate for plugin marketplaces

GitHub

2026-08-27

Enterprise-managed settings now let admins enable automatic updates for specific plugin marketplaces by setting `autoUpdate: true` on an `extraKnownMarketplaces` entry. Supported clients will check the marketplace and update it automatically.

github: Rule insights dashboard generally available

GitHub

2026-08-25

The rule insights dashboard is now generally available for both repositories and organizations. It provides a visual, high-level view of how GitHub evaluates and enforces repository rules.

github: Better tools for managing blocked users

GitHub

2026-08-21

GitHub updated blocked-user management for personal accounts and organizations. The blocked users list now supports search, sorting, and pagination to make large lists easier to manage.

github: Shared agentic work with GitHub Copilot in Microsoft Teams

GitHub

2026-08-21

GitHub Copilot can now be started from Microsoft Teams by mentioning @GitHub in a channel, thread, or direct message. This creates a shared agent session that participants can view and help guide.

github: Code scanning adds a mitigated alert dismissal reason

GitHub

2026-08-20

Code scanning now supports dismissing alerts with the reason "Mitigated" when the vulnerability still exists in code but is offset by external controls, such as a web application firewall or network protections.

github: Block users from comments in personal repositories

GitHub

2026-08-13

GitHub now lets you block or unblock users directly from comments on pull requests and issues in repositories owned by personal accounts. The action can be performed from the comment interface.