GitHub announced that its Copilot app now supports running multiple AI agents in parallel, each on its own Git worktree, allowing developers to tackle several tasks simultaneously without interference…
GitHub announced that enterprise-managed settings now support autoUpdate for plugin marketplaces, allowing organizations to set autoUpdate: true on extraKnownMarketplaces entries to automatically upda…
GitHub announced on August 12, 2026 that Agent Plugins 1.0 is generally available as a supported product feature in VS Code, Copilot CLI, the GitHub Copilot SDK, and the GitHub Copilot app on all Copi…
GitHub has published a beginner's guide to writing prompts in its GitHub Copilot app, emphasizing that users can start with plain-English descriptions and refine iteratively. The guide highlights feat…
GitHub has introduced slash commands in its GitHub Copilot app, offering shortcuts for planning, collaboration, automation, and customization. Commands like /plan help break down tasks before coding, …
GitHub has introduced a dedicated policy for the GitHub Copilot app, allowing enterprise and organization admins to control access independently from the Copilot CLI. The policy, set to Enabled everyw…
GitHub technologist Burke Holland argues that mastering the existing features of GitHub Copilot—the 'harness'—is more effective than chasing new AI tools or prompts. He recommends starting with the Gi…
GitHub has launched the GitHub Copilot app, a workspace designed to manage multiple AI agent sessions across development workflows. The app allows users to connect agent sessions to specific projects,…
GitHub announced on July 7, 2026, that its standalone Copilot desktop app is now available on every Copilot plan, including Free and Education, across macOS, Windows, and Linux. The move broadens acce…
GitHub has made two Gemini models, Gemini 3.1 Pro (Preview) and Gemini 3.5 Flash, available across additional Copilot surfaces, including Copilot CLI, the Copilot cloud agent, the GitHub Copilot app, …