Renaming secret scanning experimental alerts to generic alerts

Alerts for non-provider patterns and Copilot-detected passwords are now categorized as generic instead of experimental. This change applies to alert filters and the secondary inbox in your alert list views.

Non-provider patterns and Copilot secret scanning were made generally available in October 2024, after careful iteration to reach the level of quality you’ve come to know and expect from provider-based patterns. These alerts are not considered experimental and should be remediated in accordance with your organization’s standard policies.

Detection for these secret types are available for repositories with a GitHub Advanced Security license. They can be enabled through your repository settings or organization and enterprise code security configurations.

Learn more about how to secure your repositories with our documentation on secret scanning.

GitHub Copilot Chat for Eclipse now in public preview

GitHub Copilot Chat for Eclipse now in public preview

GitHub Copilot Chat for Eclipse is now in public preview! You can enable GitHub Copilot in Eclipse with any  GitHub account and experience both code completions and in-editor chat assistance today.

What’s new

  • Chat view: Ask Copilot for help with coding tasks directly in the chat view. Learn More.

  • Model Selector for Chat: GitHub Copilot allows you to change the model during a chat. Learn More.

  • Slash commands: Use quick commands, like /explain for code explanations.

  • Reference code: Scope chats to specific files for more relevant assistance.

  • Free access: Get 2,000 code completions and 50 chat messages per month for free, simply by signing in with your GitHub account or by creating a new one.

Try it out

To access GitHub Copilot Chat for Eclipse, you’ll need a Copilot license.

Follow the steps outlined in the Getting Started guide.

Feedback

Your feedback drives improvements. Let us know what you think using the in-product feedback option, or share your thoughts with the GitHub Community.
Join us on this journey as we continue to enhance GitHub Copilot for Eclipse and deliver a smoother developer workflow!

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GitHub Copilot for Xcode Chat is now generally available

GitHub Copilot for Xcode Chat is now generally available

GitHub Copilot Chat is now generally available for Xcode! If you’re an Xcode user, you can now take advantage of AI-powered assistance with both code completions and in-editor chat assistance today.

AI-powered chat for coding assistance

With GitHub Copilot Chat in Xcode, you can ask questions, get explanations for code, receive debugging help, and even generate suggestions for complex implementations. This interactive experience allows developers to work more efficiently without leaving their coding environment.

Key features of GitHub Copilot for Xcode Chat

  • Chat view: Ask Copilot for help with coding tasks directly in the chat view.

  • Model Selector for Chat: GitHub Copilot allows you to change the model during a chat.

  • Slash commands: Use quick commands, like /releaseNotes for the latest update information.

  • Reference code: Scope chats to specific files for more relevant assistance.

  • Multiple conversations: Maintain different threads, each with their own context.

  • Extended version support: Currently supported the macOS version from macOS 12.0 to macOS 15.0.

  • Free access: Get 2,000 code completions and 50 chat messages per month for free, simply by signing in with your GitHub account or by creating a new one.

Get started with GitHub Copilot in Xcode

To try out Copilot Chat in Xcode, install GitHub Copilot for Xcode and sign in with your GitHub account. Once enabled, you can start interacting with Copilot Chat to receive intelligent coding assistance instantly.

Experience the future of AI-assisted development

GitHub Copilot is redefining software development by providing AI-driven guidance, improving code quality, and speeding up problem-solving. Whether you’re working on an iOS app or macOS software, Copilot Chat helps you stay focused and productive.

For more details, visit our GitHub Copilot documentation and start leveraging AI-driven coding assistance in Xcode.

Feedback

We’re continuously improving Copilot Chat in Xcode based on user feedback. Let us know how it’s working for you and share your suggestions in the GitHub Copilot feedback forum.

Ready to enhance your development workflow? Try GitHub Copilot Chat in Xcode today and experience the future of AI-assisted coding!

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