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Turn notifications into code with the GitHub app in Teams

GitHub launched a consolidated GitHub app for Microsoft Teams that combines issue notifications with Copilot, letting users @mention GitHub in a channel, group chat or private chat to have it investigate an issue, fix a bug and open a pull request for team review and merge. The app replaces the former GitHub notifications app, and existing notification capabilities continue to work after users update to the latest version. The legacy GitHub app is being renamed "GitHub (deprecated)" and will be retired on November 16, so users who rely on Copilot in Teams must install the consolidated app and connect their GitHub account and repository.

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Turn notifications into code with the GitHub app in Teams
Image: GitHub Changelog

The new GitHub app in Teams brings notifications and copilot together, helping teams turn issues into fixes and ship code faster without leaving the conversation.

Get notified in channels, group chats, or private chats, then @mention GitHub to turn updates into action.

Turn an issue notification into a pull request #

  1. Get notified: A bug report arrives in Teams.
  2. Take action: @GitHub investigates the issue, fixes the bug, and creates a pull request.
  3. Review and ship: Your team reviews, tests, and merges the fi

Get started #

Explore the new GitHub app in Microsoft Teams, previously called GitHub notifications. If you already have GitHub notifications installed, update the app to the latest version. Your existing notification capabilities will continue to work.

If you use the legacy GitHub app, which will be renamed “GitHub (deprecated)” and retired on November 16, install the consolidated GitHub app using the link above to continue using Copilot in Teams. In the consolidated app, mention @GitHub and follow any prompts to connect your GitHub account and select a repository.

source & further reading
github.blog — original article GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio — September update Custom skills, agents, and MCP servers in usage metrics API Global default for Copilot features generally available
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