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October (12)

github: Global default for Copilot features generally available

GitHub

2026-10-22

GitHub is rolling out the global default policy for generally available Copilot features and supported client capabilities on Copilot Business and Copilot Enterprise. The rollout starts today and will happen gradually.

github: GitHub Copilot models deprecated on October 19, 2026

GitHub

2026-10-19

GitHub deprecated a set of Copilot models on October 19, 2026 across most Copilot experiences, including Chat, inline edits, ask and agent modes, and code completions. The notice says the models are no longer available in those experiences as of that date.

github: Multi-repo support and other improvements for GitHub Copilot in Slack and Microsoft Teams

GitHub

2026-10-16

GitHub Copilot in Slack and Microsoft Teams now supports multi-repository conversations, letting users work across several repos in one thread. The update also includes model and repository-related improvements.

github: Upcoming deprecation of selected GitHub Copilot models in mid-November

GitHub

2026-10-15

GitHub will deprecate several Copilot models on November 16, 2026. The change applies across Copilot Chat, inline edits, ask and agent modes, and code completions.

github: HydraFusion updates and new Max option

GitHub

2026-10-14

HydraFusion now has an updated model pool and improved orchestration workflows. A new HydraFusion Max option is also available, with both offerings supported in VS Code, the GitHub Copilot app, and GitHub Copilot.

github: Gemini 4 Argon in GitHub Copilot

GitHub

2026-10-13

Gemini 4 Argon is now generally available in GitHub Copilot. GitHub says it is intended for complex coding, agentic, and reasoning tasks.

github: Enterprise managed settings enforcement updates

GitHub

2026-10-13

Enterprise admins can now require supported GitHub Copilot clients to fetch current server-managed settings at startup rather than using cached policy. GitHub is also adding minimum client version enforcement.

github: Client telemetry user attribution and configurable capture

GitHub

2026-10-12

Enterprise administrators can now attribute GitHub Copilot activity to a user in managed settings without collecting prompts, responses, or tool content. A new `telemetry.capture.identity` setting provides configurable client telemetry capture options.

github: New controls and chat improvements in Copilot for JetBrains

GitHub

2026-10-10

GitHub Copilot for JetBrains now lets users control the default model and MCP server, and includes updates that make diagnostics easier to resolve. The release also improves chat navigation and account controls.

github: GitHub Copilot weekly releases — October 5

GitHub

2026-10-09

GitHub Copilot’s weekly release note says this update improves cross-account and cross-environment use, while adding more control over agent access and work management. The excerpt also references GitHub Copilot Claude Haiku, but no further details are included.

github: Claude Haiku 5.5 in GitHub Copilot

GitHub

2026-10-07

Claude Haiku 5.5 is now generally available in GitHub Copilot. GitHub describes it as a lightweight model for fast, high-volume tasks such as subagents, quick edits, and terminal work.

commandline: Bringing local models and sandboxed tools to Windows and GitHub Copilot

Microsoft Command Line Blog

2026-10-07

GitHub Copilot is adding support for deciding when to use on-device models versus cloud models on Windows. The update also mentions sandboxed tools, but no further details are provided in the excerpt.