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2025 (12)

December (2)

github: OpenAI’s GPT-5.1-Codex-Max is now in public preview for GitHub Copilot

GitHub

2025-12-04

GitHub announced that OpenAI’s GPT-5.1-Codex-Max is rolling out in public preview for GitHub Copilot and will be available to Copilot Pro, Pro+, Business, and Enterprise customers.

github: Assign issues to Copilot using the API

GitHub

2025-12-03

GitHub added the ability to assign issues to Copilot via both the GraphQL and REST APIs, with options to set the target repository and base branch and to provide custom instructions and custom agents for how Copilot should handle the issue.

November (10)

github: Copilot agent sessions from external apps are now available on GitHub Mobile for Android

GitHub

2025-11-25

GitHub Mobile for Android adds a new Android sharesheet custom action that lets you share content from other apps to start Copilot agent sessions directly in the mobile app.

github: Linter integration with Copilot code review now in public preview

GitHub

2025-11-20

GitHub Copilot Code Review now integrates linter feedback directly into code reviews and lets repositories specify which linters to use via repository rulesets. The feature is available in public preview so teams can start surfacing and customizing actionable linter suggestions within reviews.

github: Enterprise bring your own key (BYOK) for GitHub Copilot is now in public preview

GitHub

2025-11-20

GitHub announced that Enterprise Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) for GitHub Copilot is now in public preview. The feature responds to enterprise demand for greater flexibility, enabling teams that already use specific LLM providers or custom models to integrate those workflows with Copilot.

github: GitHub Copilot CLI: New models, enhanced code search, and better image support

GitHub

2025-11-18

GitHub announced updates to Copilot CLI that add support for the latest AI models, improve code search capabilities, provide better image handling, and include reliability and performance enhancements.

github: Auto model selection for Copilot in JetBrains IDEs, Xcode, and Eclipse in public preview

GitHub

2025-11-18

GitHub Copilot now offers an Auto model selection option in Copilot Chat for JetBrains IDEs, Xcode, and Eclipse. Selecting Auto lets Copilot choose the most appropriate model for you; the feature is available in public preview.

github: GitHub Copilot Next Edit Suggestions (NES) now in public preview for Xcode and Eclipse

GitHub

2025-11-18

GitHub announced that Copilot Next Edit Suggestions (NES) is now in public preview for Xcode and Eclipse. The feature offers next-logical-edit suggestions to help developers move faster, and the announcement appears on the GitHub Blog changelog.

azure: [Launched] Generally Available: New SQL Server migration in Azure Arc

Azure Updates

2025-11-18

Azure announced general availability of a new SQL Server migration solution in Azure Arc that streamlines migrations to Azure SQL Managed Instance by combining Azure Database Migration Service with Copilot to provide an automated, end-to-end migration experience.

github: Internal MCP registry and allowlist controls for VS Code Stable in public preview

GitHub

2025-11-18

GitHub announced that enterprise and organization administrators can configure internal MCP registries and enforce allowlist policies in the latest VS Code Stable release (public preview), extending governance controls to the majority of Copilot users.

azure: [In preview] Public Preview: Azure Copilot observability agent

Azure Updates

2025-11-18

Azure announced the public preview of the Azure Copilot observability agent — a new agent aimed at giving cloud operations intelligent, scalable observability that provides actionable insights when services aren’t performing as expected.

github: Fine-grain permissions for Copilot usage metrics now available

GitHub

2025-11-17

GitHub added a fine-grain enterprise role—"View enterprise Copilot metrics"—that grants access to the Copilot Usage Metrics APIs and the Copilot Usage Dashboard so assigned users can view enterprise-level Copilot usage data.