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2025 (6)

December (2)

github: Assigning GitHub Copilot to an issue now adds you as an assignee

GitHub

2025-12-18

When you assign an issue to GitHub Copilot, you are now automatically added as an assignee so you can track that work more easily with assignee filters.

github: Assign issues to Copilot using the API

GitHub

2025-12-03

GitHub added the ability to assign issues to Copilot via both the GraphQL and REST APIs, with options to set the target repository and base branch and to provide custom instructions and custom agents for how Copilot should handle the issue.

November (1)

github: Improved onboarding flow for GitHub Projects

GitHub

2025-11-06

GitHub updated the Projects onboarding flow to help users start faster by adding options to connect and import items from a repository and to set a default repository for new issues.

September (3)

github: Copilot can create issues with code snippets in public preview

GitHub

2025-09-25

GitHub announced that Copilot can now create issues that include relevant code snippets and files. The capability is available in public preview and aims to make issue reports more actionable by automatically adding code context.

github: Pick the repository and base branch when assigning issues to Copilot

GitHub

2025-09-24

GitHub announced a public preview that adds options when assigning issues to the Copilot coding agent: you can now select the target repository and the base branch for the changes Copilot will propose.

github: Multiple assignees for issues and pull requests now available in all repositories

GitHub

2025-09-11

GitHub announced that issues and pull requests can now have multiple assignees, and the feature is available across all public and private repositories.