Users can now choose whether merging linked pull requests automatically closes the issue
Linking a pull request to an issue makes it easy for collaborators to see that work for the issue is underway. Today, when a linked pull request is merged, the…
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GitHub Copilot code review now supports C, C++, Kotlin, and Swift
GitHub Copilot code review now supports C, C++, Kotlin, Swift, and several other popular languages. With this update, you can receive AI-powered review suggestions for even more code in your…
Dependabot now lets you schedule update frequencies with cron expressions
Dependabot users can now schedule custom update frequencies by using cron expressions in schedule.interval in the Dependabot configuration file. This enhances the predefined intervals (daily, weekly, and monthly) and provides…
Reminder for changes to npm replication feeds APIs
This is a follow-up to our previous announcement about npm replication APIs. The new replication feed APIs are now live. While the legacy feeds will remain available—with limitations and scheduled…
Mobile monthly: April’s general availability and more
During March and April, GitHub Mobile introduced several updates, including bug fixes, accessibility improvements, and a range of new features to make coding and collaboration on the go more seamless.…
Cracking the code: How to wow the acceptance committee at your next tech event
Want to speak at a tech conference? These four practical tips will help your session proposal stand out—and land you on the stage.
MAI-DS-R1 is now generally available in GitHub Models
MAI-DS-R1 is now available on GitHub Models. MAI-DS-R1 is an updated version of DeepSeek-R1, refined by Microsoft AI. It handles complex queries more effectively, works across multiple languages, and provides…
Share Copilot Chat conversations in public preview
Sharing a Copilot Chat used to mean screenshots and copy-paste. Now it’s as easy as sending a link. Shared conversations are now available in public preview in immersive chat on…
Cohere Command A and Embed 4 now generally available in GitHub Models
The latest AI models from Cohere, Command A and Embed 4, are now available on GitHub Models. Command A is a multilingual model designed for business-critical applications like retrieval-augmented generation…
Mistral Large is now deprecated in GitHub Models
Mistral Large is now deprecated in GitHub Models. Please transition to Mistral Large 24.11 to continue using the improved version with enhanced features. To learn more about GitHub Models, check…
OpenAI o3 and o4-mini are now available in public preview for GitHub Copilot and GitHub Models
Editor’s note (April 29, 2025): This changelog has been updated. It previously indicated that o4-mini was available in all GitHub Copilot plans. This was incorrect. It is available in all…
Using vision input in Copilot Chat with Claude and Gemini is now in public preview
You now have more choices when chatting with Copilot about images in VS Code, Visual Studio, and on the immersive mode on github.com. Starting today, you can use the vision…
GitHub Copilot Chat for Eclipse is now generally available
GitHub Copilot Chat is now generally available for Eclipse! If you’re an Eclipse user, you can take advantage of AI-powered assistance with both code completions and in-editor chat assistance today.…
Upcoming breaking changes and releases for GitHub Actions
We’re introducing new controls for automation workflows, enhancing security and flexibility for teams. Additionally, we’ve released updates to Actions runner controller designed to improve performance, customization, and compatibility with evolving…
CodeQL 2.21.0 supports TypeScript 5.8 and expands language coverage
CodeQL version 2.21.0 has been released and includes TypeScript 5.8 support, a new Java query to detect exposed Spring Boot actuators, and support for new JavaScript libraries. TypeScript 5.8 support…
OpenAI GPT-4.1-mini and GPT-4.1-nano are now generally available in GitHub Models
Alongside the launch of GPT-4.1 in GitHub Models, we’re introducing GPT-4.1-mini and GPT-4.1-nano—lightweight variants of OpenAI’s latest model. Designed for high performance with lower cost and latency, these models are…
GitHub Actions token integration now generally available in GitHub Models
You can now use the built-in GITHUB_TOKEN from GitHub Actions to authenticate requests to GitHub Models. This simplifies your workflows by integrating AI capabilities directly into your actions, eliminating the…
Copilot extension for GitHub Models now requires updated permissions
The Copilot extension for GitHub Models now requires the models:read permission in order to access GitHub Models APIs. Users will need to reauthorize the extension by accepting the new permission…
Windows arm64 hosted runners now available in public preview
Now in public preview, Windows arm64 hosted runners are available for free in public repositories. This runner comes with a Windows 11 Desktop image, fully equipped with all the tooling…
OpenAI GPT-4.1 now available in public preview for GitHub Copilot and GitHub Models
OpenAI’s latest model, GPT-4.1, is now available in GitHub Copilot and GitHub Models, bringing OpenAI’s newest model to your coding workflow. This model outperforms GPT-4o across the board, with major…
The Llama 4 herd is now generally available in GitHub Models
The latest AI models from Meta, Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E-Instruct and Llama-4-Maverick-17B-128E-Instruct-FP8, are now available on GitHub Models. Llama-4-Scout-17B is a 17B parameter Mixture-of-Experts (MOE) model optimized for tasks like summarization, personalization, and…
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