Push rule delegated bypass and custom property regex support are generally available and repository policy delegated bypass is in preview

Push rules are great for maintaining the integrity of your codebase by preventing unauthorized changes to critical files such as actions workflows. However, they can sometimes slow down the development process. With delegated bypass, developers can easily request exceptions to these push rules. This process is reviewed and audited within GitHub, helping to ensure that every exception is properly documented and approved.

We are also bringing a preview of the delegated bypass flow to repository policies. This provides additional reviews when deleting repositories as well as visibility changes to prevent accidents and help ensure good governance.

Finally we’re also introducing regex support for custom properties.

Push rule delegated bypass

Unlock efficiency with our push rule delegated bypass. Now, developers can:

  • Request push rule exceptions directly within GitHub.
  • Ensure every request is reviewed and audited for maximum transparency.
  • Receive notifications via email for real-time updates on approval status.

Learn more about push rule delegated bypass in the documentation.

Repository policy delegated bypass in preview

Extend the delegated bypass functionality to your repository policies. This feature is designed to:

  • Offer additional reviews for critical actions such as deleting repositories or changing visibility settings.
  • Prevent accidental changes that could compromise your project.
  • Submit bypass requests directly from the repository’s danger zone.

Learn more about repository policy delegated bypass in the documentation.

Custom properties regular expression matching

When using Text types for custom properties you can require new values to match a regular expression pattern, like an email address.

  • Test your regex pattern against sample values from the new property creation screen.
  • Supports the RE2 syntax, for more information see the syntax guide.

Join the discussion and share your feedback, questions, and thoughts within our GitHub Community discussion.

DeepSeek-V3-0324 is now generally available in GitHub Models

DeepSeek-V3-0324 release on GitHub Models

DeepSeek-V3-0324 is now available on GitHub Models.

DeepSeek-V3-0324 is a 671B parameter Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) model that builds notable updates on top of its predecessor, DeepSeek-V3. These include enhanced reasoning capabilities and improved function calling accuracy. This model also excels in Chinese writing proficiency and includes advanced search capabilities for Chinese.

Note: DeepSeek-V3 will be deprecated on Friday, April 11th, 2025. We recommend transitioning to DeepSeek-V3-0324 to take full advantage of its enhanced features.

Try, compare, and implement this model in your code for free in the playground or through the GitHub API. Compare it to other models using side-by-side comparisons in GitHub Models.

To learn more about GitHub Models, check out the docs. You can also join our community discussions.

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Reload responses with other Copilot models on github.com

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The immersive mode of Copilot Chat now gives you more choices when reloading your responses.

What’s new?

You can now easily regenerate Copilot responses using a different model. Simply click the retry button underneath Copilot’s response. Copilot will process the same prompt by your chosen model while maintaining all previous conversation context. You can also view previous responses and compare model output.

How it helps you

  • 🧩 Stuck on a complex problem? Switch to a more powerful model for deeper reasoning.
  • ⚡ Need a quick response? Reload with a faster model when speed matters.
  • 💻 Working with code? Switch to a model optimized for programming.
  • 🎨 Fine-tuning creative work? Try different models to explore alternative approaches.

This feature is perfect for when you need a different perspective or more specialized capabilities. Seamlessly blend the strengths of various models into a single conversation. Enjoy more intelligence, more flexibility, and more control – all while staying in the flow.

💬 Let us know what you think using the in-product feedback option or pop it into the GitHub Community at any time.

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