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GitHub 3 days ago

GitHub Copilot metrics API now served from new CDN domains//GitHub has migrated the download URLs returned by the Copilot usage metrics API to a new endpoint hosted on different CDN domains. The API contract and response schema remain unchanged, but organizations with firewall allowlist rules will need to update their domain patterns.

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GitHub 3 days ago

GitHub Mobile adds live notifications for Copilot coding agent sessions//GitHub Mobile now supports Live Activities to track coding agent progress in real time, showing session status, pull request details, and supporting iOS 17.2+ and Android 16+. The feature works with Copilot coding agents and third-party agents like Claude and Codex, allowing developers to monitor cloud-run sessions from anywhere.

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GitHub 4 days ago

GitHub brings semantic search to Issues dashboard, enabling natural language queries across repositories//GitHub's semantic search feature—previously available for the issues index—is rolling out to the Issues dashboard in public preview. The feature enables developers to find relevant issues using natural language queries, with the caveat that cross-repository searches are limited to the top 100 repositories.

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GitHub 4 days ago

GitHub expands Claude and Codex availability to Copilot Business and Pro users//Claude by Anthropic and OpenAI Codex are now available as coding agents for Copilot Business and Pro subscribers, expanding beyond Enterprise and Pro+ tiers. Both agents run natively within GitHub.com, GitHub Mobile, and VS Code with shared history and context, requiring no additional subscription fees.

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GitHub 4 days ago

GitHub Copilot now auto-generates pull request titles from commit messages on the web//GitHub Copilot can now generate concise, descriptive pull request titles directly on github.com by analyzing commit messages. The feature is generally available and includes a one-click suggestion button in the PR title field.

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GitHub 4 days ago

GitHub launches GPT-5.3-Codex in Copilot across web, mobile, and VS//GitHub's new GPT-5.3-Codex model is now generally available in GitHub Copilot Chat for Enterprise, Business, Pro, and Pro+ subscribers. The model is accessible across github.com, GitHub Mobile, Visual Studio Code, and Visual Studio via the chat model picker, with org admins needing to enable the policy to roll out access.

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GitHub 5 days ago

CodeQL 2.24.2 adds Go 1.26 and Kotlin 2.3.10 support, improves query accuracy//CodeQL's latest release extends language support to Go 1.26 and Kotlin 2.3.10 while refining query accuracy across multiple languages. Improvements include better false positive elimination in C# CSRF detection and enhanced sanitizer recognition for Java/Kotlin injection queries.

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GitHub 5 days ago

GitHub Code Quality adds organization-level dashboard for cross-repository health tracking//GitHub Code Quality now offers an organization-level dashboard in public preview, enabling teams to view code health metrics across multiple repositories in one place. The dashboard allows sorting and filtering by reliability, maintainability, and other quality attributes while respecting repository permissions.

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GitHub 5 days ago

GitHub launches repository dashboard for general availability with admin access view and command palette integration//GitHub's repository dashboard is now generally available, enabling developers to discover, filter, and save custom views of repositories they have access to. The release adds an Admin Access view for managing repositories with admin permissions and integrates with GitHub's command palette for faster navigation.

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GitHub 6 days ago

GitHub Enterprise Server 3.20 RC adds immutable releases, enhanced secret scanning, and backup service//GitHub Enterprise Server 3.20 release candidate introduces several major features including immutable releases for supply chain protection, enhanced secret scanning with validity checks and enterprise-level bypass controls, and a new backup service that replaces the need for separate backup utilities. The release also adds enterprise team management capabilities and new security roles for simplified governance.

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GitHub 1 week ago

GitHub adds enterprise team support to organization APIs, unifying team discovery//Organization owners in GitHub Enterprise can now query both enterprise and organization teams through a single set of API endpoints, eliminating the need for separate queries and permission management. This update simplifies team management for enterprise customers by providing unified visibility and filtering capabilities across team types.

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GitHub 1 week ago

GitHub extends IP allow list coverage to Enterprise Managed Users namespaces in public preview//GitHub Enterprise Cloud now supports IP allow list enforcement for Enterprise Managed User (EMU) namespaces in public preview, extending network access controls to user-owned repositories. This feature applies filtering across web UI, git protocol, and API access, with support for all credential types including personal access tokens, app tokens, and SSH keys.

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GitHub 1 week ago

GitHub enterprise administrators can now create custom organization roles available across all organizations//Enterprise administrators can now create a standardized set of custom organization roles available across all organizations within their enterprise, supporting up to 20 roles at once. These roles help enforce compliance requirements and provide consistency when users move between organizations, with assignment available through organization settings or the organization role assignment API.

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GitHub 1 week ago

GitHub brings pull request comments to Files changed page, eliminating tab switching//GitHub's updated Files changed page now displays all pull request comments in a dedicated panel, allowing developers to review code and follow discussions without switching between tabs. The update also streamlines the review process by making comment summaries optional when requesting changes.

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GitHub 1 week ago

GitHub optimizes test merge commit generation for pull requests, reducing delays//GitHub has changed how and when test merge commits are generated for pull requests to improve system performance and reliability. Test merge commits are now only generated when code changes, merge bases change, or the existing commit is older than 12 hours—eliminating unnecessary generation when viewing the PR page.

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GitHub 1 week ago

GitHub Projects adds search-based imports and hierarchy view improvements//GitHub Projects now supports importing items via advanced search queries with the same filters available on the Issues page. The hierarchy view receives multiple improvements including inline sub-issue creation, drag-and-drop reordering, and synchronized ordering across projects and issues.

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GitHub 1 week ago

GitHub secret scanning adds extended metadata checks configurable at organization level//GitHub secret scanning now supports extended metadata checks through security configurations, making it easier to manage the feature at scale across organizations and enterprises. Repositories with validity checks enabled will automatically see extended metadata checks activated, displaying additional context like secret owner details, creation/expiry dates, and organizational information from secret providers.

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GitHub 1 week ago

GitHub Desktop 3.5.5 brings native Git hooks support with environment variable access//GitHub Desktop 3.5.5 finally resolves long-standing issues with Git hooks by granting them access to shell environment variables, version managers (nvm), and proper terminal formatting. The release also includes support for Warp terminal on Windows, branch management improvements, and fixes for crashes related to emoji and multibyte characters.

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GitHub 1 week ago

npm CLI v11.10.0 adds bulk OIDC publishing and git dependency security controls//npm CLI v11.10.0 introduces two security-focused features: bulk OIDC trusted publishing configuration for managing multiple packages at once, and a new `--allow-git` flag that lets developers restrict git dependencies during installation. The git flag defaults to `all` for backward compatibility but is expected to become `none` by default in npm v12.

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GitHub 1 week ago

GitHub Copilot Coding Agent now available in Visual Studio with new task delegation UI//Developers can now delegate coding tasks to GitHub Copilot's autonomous agent directly from Visual Studio, which creates draft pull requests and works asynchronously in the background. The feature requires Visual Studio 2026 (December Update 18.1.0 or later) and is available to Copilot Pro, Pro+, Business, and Enterprise subscribers.

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GitHub 1 week ago

GitHub Enterprise adds credential management tools for incident response//Enterprise owners can now revoke credentials, block SSO, and review authorized credentials across their organization to respond to security incidents. These new capabilities include the ability to delete tokens and SSH keys across the enterprise, with support for EMU accounts and enterprises with SSO enabled.

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GitHub 1 week ago

GitHub releases billing usage reports REST API in public preview//Enterprise administrators can now programmatically request and download billing usage reports via a new REST API, enabling automation of the same reports previously available only in the GitHub UI. The API exports data in CSV format and covers all existing billing report types.

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GitHub 1 week ago

GitHub's required reviewer rule exits preview with negation pattern support//GitHub's required reviewer rule for repository rulesets is now generally available, enabling organizations to enforce granular approval policies across branches and files at scale. The feature now includes support for negation patterns using `!` to exclude specific paths, making it easier to define precise policies without overly broad rules.

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GitHub 1 week ago

GitHub enhances custom properties and rule insights with mandatory value enforcement and SHA filtering//GitHub has shipped two improvements to repository governance: custom properties now support required explicit values (preventing reliance on defaults), and rule insights now feature enhanced filtering with commit SHA support. These updates help organizations enforce stricter repository policies and gain better visibility into how rulesets are applied across their infrastructure.

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GitHub 2 weeks ago

GitHub launches Agentic Workflows in technical preview, enabling AI-driven repository automation in Markdown//GitHub Agentic Workflows let developers automate repository tasks using AI agents within GitHub Actions by writing workflows in plain Markdown instead of YAML. The feature, available via the `gh aw` CLI extension, supports natural language automation for issue triage, PR reviews, CI failure analysis, and repository maintenance with security-first defaults including read-only permissions and sandboxed execution.

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GitHub 2 weeks ago

GitHub Copilot coding agent switches to plan-based network routing on Feb 27//GitHub is updating the Copilot coding agent's network configuration to use subscription-based routing, with different API endpoints for Business, Enterprise, and Pro users. Teams running the agent on self-hosted or Azure private networked runners must update their firewall rules by February 27, 2026 to avoid task failures.

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GitHub 2 weeks ago

GitHub adds configurable profile name visibility for enterprise and organization admins//Enterprise and organization admins can now control whether profile names (first and last names) appear alongside usernames across GitHub, applying the setting at either the enterprise or organization level. The feature includes three enterprise-wide options: enable everywhere, disable everywhere, or let organizations decide independently.

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GitHub 2 weeks ago

GitHub adds pull request access controls, allowing maintainers to disable or restrict contributions//GitHub has introduced two new repository settings that give maintainers finer control over pull request workflows. Repositories can now disable pull requests entirely or restrict creation to collaborators only, helping project owners better manage contributions and reduce maintenance burden.

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GitHub 2 weeks ago

GitHub Dependabot audit logs now track configuration changes for security and compliance//GitHub has added two new audit log event types to track Dependabot configuration changes at the organization and enterprise level. The new events log when Dependabot vulnerability updates or self-hosted runner configurations are enabled or disabled, capturing the actor and timestamp of each change.

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GitHub 3 weeks ago

GitHub Apps gain fine-grained permissions for Enterprise Teams API management//GitHub Apps can now access Enterprise Teams API endpoints using fine-grained permissions with read and write access levels, replacing the previous requirement for personal access tokens. This enables GitHub Enterprise administrators to programmatically manage teams at scale more securely through app integrations.

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GitHub 3 weeks ago

CodeQL 2.24.1 improves Maven registry support and query accuracy across seven languages//CodeQL 2.24.1 extends language support including Kotlin 2.3.0, C23, and C++26, while adding Maven private registry support for plugins. The release includes accuracy improvements to static analysis queries, a new prompt injection detection query, and fixes for false positives in buffer overflow detection.

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GitHub 3 weeks ago

GitHub adds pinned comments and anti-spam nudges to Issues//GitHub Issues now supports pinning comments to the top of threads to highlight key decisions and updates, while a new smart nudge encourages users to react or subscribe instead of posting low-quality comments like "+1". These changes aim to reduce noise and improve issue navigation for development teams.

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GitHub 3 weeks ago

GitHub Actions launches runner scale set client for custom autoscaling across any infrastructure//GitHub introduced a new open-source runner scale set client, a standalone Go-based module that enables custom autoscaling solutions for GitHub Actions runners without requiring Kubernetes. The client works across containers, VMs, and bare metal servers, supporting multiple labels and agentic workflows.

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GitHub 3 weeks ago

GitHub improves pull request Files changed tab with CODEOWNERS validation and 67% faster performance on large diffs//GitHub has shipped significant improvements to its pull request "Files changed" experience, adding CODEOWNERS validation and addressing long-standing performance issues. The update includes optimizations that make large pull requests respond 67% faster to interactions, faster tab navigation (down from 10+ seconds to a few seconds), and better mobile responsiveness.

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GitHub 3 weeks ago

GitHub Copilot expands with Claude and Codex agents in public preview//Claude by Anthropic and OpenAI Codex are now available as coding agents for GitHub Copilot Pro+ and Enterprise subscribers. Users can create and assign agent sessions directly from GitHub.com, GitHub Mobile, and VS Code without additional subscriptions, with each session consuming one premium request.

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GitHub 3 weeks ago

GitHub Mobile now supports commenting on unchanged lines in pull request diffs//GitHub Mobile's Files Changed view has been expanded to allow developers to comment on any line within a changed file, not just those directly surrounding modifications. This update is available immediately on iOS and Android, bringing feature parity with the web experience.

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GitHub 3 weeks ago

GitHub releases Dependabot Proxy as open source under MIT license//GitHub has open sourced the Dependabot Proxy, the HTTP authentication layer that handles connections between Dependabot and the GitHub API, private package registries, and Git servers. The proxy supports nine package managers including npm, Maven, Docker, and Cargo, enabling organizations to audit how their dependency updates are authenticated and contribute improvements to the codebase.

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