GitHub Copilot Latest Updates

Share read-only Sparks with controlled data access
September 17, 2025
✨ You can now share your Sparks as read-only, giving you greater control over how others interact with your apps. When publishing a Spark, you can choose between granting write-access… The post Share read-only Sparks with controlled data access appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

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Anthropic Claude Opus 4.1 is now available in public preview in Visual Studio, JetBrains IDEs, Xcode, and Eclipse
September 16, 2025
Claude Opus 4.1 is rolling out in public preview to users of GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio, JetBrains IDEs, Xcode, and Eclipse. Availability in GitHub Copilot Claude Opus 4.1 is… The post Anthropic Claude Opus 4.1 is now available in public preview in Visual Studio, JetBrains IDEs, Xcode, and Eclipse appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

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GitHub MCP Registry: The fastest way to discover AI tools
September 16, 2025
If you’ve tried connecting AI agents to your development tools, you know the pain — MCP servers are scattered across numerous registries, random repositories, and buried in community threads. Without… The post GitHub MCP Registry: The fastest way to discover AI tools appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

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Auto model selection for Copilot in VS Code in public preview
September 15, 2025
GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code now includes an Auto option that picks the model for you. You can select Auto from the model picker. It’s available for Copilot Free,… The post Auto model selection for Copilot in VS Code in public preview appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

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GitHub Copilot in VS Code August release (v1.104)
September 12, 2025
The August 2025 update to GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code (v1.104) brings greater flexibility, security, and productivity to AI-powered development workflows. Highlights Auto model selection in Copilot Chat: Copilot… The post GitHub Copilot in VS Code August release (v1.104) appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

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Internal MCP registry and allowlist controls for VS Code Insiders
September 12, 2025
Enterprise and organization administrators can now configure MCP registries and test allowlist enforcement in VS Code Insiders, preparing for the rollout across all Copilot environments. Understanding MCP registries and allowlists… The post Internal MCP registry and allowlist controls for VS Code Insiders appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

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Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) support for JetBrains IDEs and Xcode in public preview
September 12, 2025
Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) support is now in public preview for GitHub Copilot Chat in JetBrains IDEs and Xcode! If you already have an API key from a supported… The post Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) support for JetBrains IDEs and Xcode in public preview appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

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Copilot code review: Independent repository rule for automatic reviews
September 10, 2025
You can now enable automatic Copilot code review with its own standalone repository rule. It’s generally available for Copilot users today ✨. Previously, triggering an automatic Copilot code review on… The post Copilot code review: Independent repository rule for automatic reviews appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

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OpenAI GPT-5 and GPT-5 mini are now generally available in GitHub Copilot
September 9, 2025
OpenAI’s GPT-5 and GPT-5 mini are now generally available in GitHub Copilot. Availability in GitHub Copilot GPT-5 mini is available to all GitHub Copilot plans, including Copilot Free, while GPT-5… The post OpenAI GPT-5 and GPT-5 mini are now generally available in GitHub Copilot appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

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New features in GitHub Copilot in Eclipse
September 6, 2025
We’ve just shipped a new set of improvements to make GitHub Copilot in Eclipse smarter and easier to use. These updates bring more context options, smoother workflows, and better customization… The post New features in GitHub Copilot in Eclipse appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

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