GitHub
2026-10-07
Local sandboxing for GitHub Copilot is now generally available. It is supported in GitHub Copilot CLI, the GitHub Copilot app, and VS Code sessions using Agent Host.
2026-10-02
GitHub Copilot code review can now be requested through both the REST and GraphQL APIs, and each request can specify an effort level. The default effort level has changed to Balanced.
GitHub deprecated several Copilot models across all Copilot experiences on October 2, 2026. The change applies to Copilot Chat, inline edits, ask and agent modes, and code completions.
2026-10-01
GitHub Copilot computer use is now in public preview in Copilot CLI and the Copilot app on macOS and Windows. It can interact with desktop applications on the user’s behalf.
September 2026 GitHub Copilot in VS Code releases cover VS Code v1.136 through v1.140 and focus on streamlining agent-driven development from implementation through pull request merge. The update adds automations for repeatable tasks and agent merge support.
Dynamic workflows are now available in Copilot CLI, the GitHub Copilot app, and the GitHub Copilot SDK. They let you define an orchestration in code.
Azure Updates
2026-09-30
Azure canvases for GitHub Copilot are interactive shared workspaces that surface Azure tools, dashboards, and guided workflows alongside Copilot conversations. The update highlights using them to explore Azure resources, analyze costs, and build hosted skills.
HydraFusion research preview is now available in Visual Studio Code and the GitHub Copilot app, expanding access beyond Copilot CLI. It appears in the model picker in both products.
2026-09-29
GPT-6.1 Sol is now generally available and rolling out in GitHub Copilot. GitHub says it can be used for agentic coding and terminal workflows with strong multistep performance.
2026-09-28
Claude Sonnet 5.5 is now generally available in GitHub Copilot. GitHub says it is intended for well-scoped everyday tasks such as building features and fixing bugs.
2026-09-25
GitHub Copilot now includes an in-product validator for enterprise managed settings. It checks for malformed JSON, unsupported configurations, invalid team mappings, and similar issues that could block settings from working correctly.
GitHub Copilot’s weekly release roundup adds new models, local sandboxing in the Copilot app, and updates across Copilot integrations in Slack, Microsoft Teams, JetBrains, and VS Code.