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2026 (6)

July (1)

github: New C++ language server config skill for Copilot CLI

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2026-07-01

The Microsoft C++ Language Server is now available as a Copilot Plugins marketplace plugin. It includes a built-in setup skill for Copilot CLI to automate project setup.

June (5)

github: GitHub code coverage merge protection for pull requests

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2026-06-30

GitHub added branch ruleset support to block pull request merges when code coverage falls below a threshold you configure. You can set coverage-based merge requirements to enforce a minimum percentage and limit coverage decreases.

github: Open source license compliance is in public preview

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2026-06-30

GitHub has put open source license compliance into public preview for enterprises. The feature adds centralized, ruleset-based checks to enforce dependency license policy and block noncompliant licenses.

github: Upcoming cloud data retention policy for closed security alerts

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2026-06-30

GitHub will begin enforcing a cloud data retention policy for closed Dependabot security alerts on August 25, 2026. The post says this provides a defined retention period for alert data, but it does not include the exact duration in the excerpt provided.

github: Per-user AI credit budgets available for cost centers

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2026-06-30

Enterprise admins can now assign a per-user AI credit budget to a cost center, with the budget applying to each individual member. The budget updates as cost center membership changes.

github: Restrict issue creation to collaborators only

GitHub

2026-06-29

Repository admins can now limit issue creation to collaborators with write access. This adds control over who can open issues and helps reduce unwanted issue creation.