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2026 (12)

November (2)

copilot-cli: 1.0.109

GitHub Copilot CLI releases

2026-11-10

Release 1.0.109 focuses on CLI/IDE session reliability, settings/help text corrections, and permission/model handling fixes. It also adds IPv4/IPv6 CIDR support for sandbox host allow/deny rules and support for Claude Fable 5.2 in the model picker.

copilot-cli: 1.0.108

GitHub Copilot CLI releases

2026-11-09

Release v1.0.108 adds numerous CLI behavior fixes, help-text updates, and MCP/autopilot improvements. Notable changes include better session/resume handling, more consistent permission and tool-call behavior, improved search and transcript rendering, and default installation/activation for managed plugins marked `defaultEnabled`.

October (7)

copilot-cli: 1.0.104

GitHub Copilot CLI releases

2026-10-27

Version 1.0.104 changes session startup and fallback behavior for Auto/Autopilot modes, updates how background-task waiting is handled, and makes Assisted Permissions available without experimental mode.

github: GitHub Copilot assisted permissions generally available

GitHub

2026-10-26

GitHub Copilot assisted permissions are now generally available in Copilot CLI, the Copilot app, and Visual Studio Code. The feature lets Copilot request permission before running commands or accessing file system paths.

copilot-cli: 1.0.101

GitHub Copilot CLI releases

2026-10-20

Release v1.0.101 adds several CLI and MCP workflow fixes, including native structured output for dynamic workflow subagents on supported models, new assisted approval instructions, and more reliable sign-in and permission handling. It also fixes model selection, session resume/startup behavior, Windows/macOS shell command issues, and multiple provider-specific request and image-limit problems.

copilot-cli: 1.0.100

GitHub Copilot CLI releases

2026-10-19

Release v1.0.100 adds new CLI flags and session/share commands, expands plugin and sandbox handling, and improves account, permission, and model management flows. It also fixes a wide range of reliability issues across MCP, Gemini, Windows, proxy, telemetry, and session browsing.

github: GitHub App improvements for least privilege and management

GitHub

2026-10-13

GitHub released several GitHub App changes aimed at reducing reliance on classic PATs, improving app management, and helping apps request fewer sensitive permissions. The post indicates additional usability improvements for managing GitHub Apps, but the excerpt does not include the full list of changes.

copilot-cli: 1.0.97

GitHub Copilot CLI releases

2026-10-13

Release v1.0.97 adds agent-scoped declarative hooks, improves plugin/MCP handling, and fixes multiple session, permissions, and UI issues. It also changes inline images to render by default on supported terminals and includes several data/output correctness fixes.

azure: [Launched] Generally Available: Enabling the Bulk admin role for SQL Server on Linux

Azure Updates

2026-10-07

SQL Server on Linux now supports the bulkadmin fixed server role and the ADMINISTER BULK OPERATIONS permission starting with SQL Server 2025 CU9 and SQL Server 2022 CU27. This enables bulk data import operations without requiring users to be members of the sysadmin role.

September (2)

github: Control GitHub Actions cache access with cache-mode

GitHub

2026-09-10

GitHub Actions now supports `cache-mode` to control cache access at the workflow or job level. This lets you grant least-privilege cache access instead of broad cache permissions.

github: Enterprise managed permissions for GitHub Copilot agent operations

GitHub

2026-09-09

GitHub Copilot Business and Enterprise admins can now centrally manage agent operation permissions. Admins can set operations to be blocked, require human approval, or run without prompting.

August (1)

github: GitHub Apps can now access enterprise billing data

GitHub

2026-08-26

GitHub Apps can now be granted access to enterprise billing data by enterprise owners. The app configuration flow now includes an enterprise billing permission that can be selected when creating or updating an app.