GitHub
2026-03-05
GitHub Copilot’s coding agent can be invoked in pull request comments via @copilot, and the feature adds the ability to choose which model @copilot uses for that request.
GitHub Copilot coding agent can now be assigned Jira issues to asynchronously generate draft pull requests in a linked GitHub repository. This integration is available in public preview.
GitHub Copilot code review has moved to an agentic, tool-calling architecture and is now generally available.
GitHub Copilot usage metrics now include user-level activity for GitHub Copilot CLI, expanding beyond prior enterprise-level CLI telemetry.
2026-03-04
Copilot Memory is now enabled by default for GitHub Copilot Pro and Pro+ users in public preview, instead of being opt-in.
2026-03-02
GitHub has put into effect (as of Feb 27, 2026) previously announced required network configuration changes for teams running Copilot coding agent.
GitHub Copilot usage metrics now include telemetry for plan mode. Enterprises can track plan mode adoption and engagement alongside existing Copilot metrics.
2026-02-27
GitHub Copilot enterprise usage metrics now include GitHub Copilot CLI telemetry, expanding what’s counted in enterprise-level reporting.
GitHub Copilot usage metrics are now generally available, providing a centralized view of team adoption and usage.
2026-02-26
GitHub Copilot usage metrics API download URLs are now served from a new endpoint; report data, API contract, and response schema are unchanged.
GitHub Copilot adds a new Content Exclusion REST API (JSON) in public preview for organization and enterprise admins to manage Copilot content exclusion rules programmatically.
GitHub Mobile now supports Live Coding Agent Notifications to monitor Copilot coding agent activity and supported third-party agent sessions in real time from the mobile app.