GitHub
2026-09-11
Copilot code review now auto-resolves its own comments after you address them, and it can generate commit messages when you apply its code suggestions. The update also includes behind-the-scenes analysis changes.
2026-09-10
GitHub is previewing a refreshed repository-level pull request listing page for all users. The update adds stronger filtering and a compact presentation mode.
GitHub code scanning’s AI Scan for pull request feature can now be enabled and managed via REST API at both the organization and repository levels. The APIs are in public preview.
2026-09-09
CodeQL 2.27.0 is available on Linux ARM64. The release also adds a new Rust security query, expands framework coverage for Java/Kotlin and C#, and includes analysis accuracy improvements across multiple languages.
GitHub added a repository ruleset capability to prevent pull requests from merging when they introduce exposed secrets. This extends rulesets as a repository-wide protection mechanism.
GitHub added agentic autofix for Code Quality findings, allowing users to select and assign up to 25 standard findings at once for automated remediation. The feature is aimed at reducing backlog items in code quality reports.
2026-09-08
GitHub moved and redesigned its support portal to help.github.com. The new portal combines support, documentation, learning, community, account resources, and Copilot-powered search in one place.
2026-09-04
GitHub added a new REST API endpoint for repository star history that lets users track star growth over time without exposing individual stargazer identities. This follows earlier restrictions on stargazer listing endpoints to admins and collaborators.
2026-09-03
GitHub says three npm publishing updates are now generally available, including support for multiple trusted publishing configurations per package. The post also mentions staged publishing and another publishing-related change, but the provided excerpt does not include the full details.
GitHub is gradually reopening sign-ups for Copilot Business and Copilot Enterprise for customers paying by credit card or PayPal over the next few weeks. Availability is rolling out gradually to people who have been waiting to start.
2026-09-01
GitHub now lets you set an optional expiration date on an individual user budget. When the date is reached, GitHub automatically removes the budget; the feature is generally available.
GitHub added in-context blocking controls for discussion comments in repositories owned by personal accounts. Users can now block or unblock other users directly from discussion comments, matching the existing issue and pull request comment behavior.