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What’s New in GitHub Copilot Coding Agent: Model Selection, Self-Review, Security Scanning, and MoreAndrea Griffiths presents the latest features of GitHub Copilot coding agent, explaining how model selection, self-review, security scanning, and custom agents streamline coding and enhance developer experience.

The GitHub Blog 2026-02-26

Copilot Metrics Report URLs UpdateAllison explains the required action on firewall allowlist configurations due to a new endpoint for GitHub Copilot usage metrics API report downloads. Report data and schemas are unaffected.

The GitHub Blog 2026-02-26

Enterprise AI Controls and Agent Control Plane Now Generally AvailableAllison announces the general availability of GitHub’s Enterprise AI Controls and agent control plane. The update gives enterprise administrators enhanced governance, visibility, and policy management for Copilot and AI agents....

The GitHub Blog 2026-02-26

Exploring GitHub Copilot CLI: Features and Live DemonstrationGitHub hosts a session with Ryan Hecht breaking down the new GitHub Copilot CLI, highlighting how this AI-powered agent assists developers with codebase exploration and automation directly from the terminal....

GitHub YouTube 2026-02-26

Claude and Codex Now Available as Coding Agents for Copilot Business and Pro UsersAllison introduces the availability of Claude and Codex as coding agents for Copilot Business and Pro users, outlining activation procedures and usage across GitHub platforms.

The GitHub Blog 2026-02-26

How I built an AI Python tutor with the GitHub Copilot SDKGitHub’s video, featuring April, explains how she leveraged the GitHub Copilot SDK to build a Python AI tutor that assists learners with hints rather than direct answers.

GitHub YouTube 2026-02-26

Copilot Content Exclusion REST API in Public PreviewAllison announces the public preview of the GitHub Copilot Content Exclusion REST API, providing a programmable interface for managing Copilot exclusion rules at scale for organizations and enterprises.

The GitHub Blog 2026-02-26

Measuring Actual AI Impact for Engineering with Apache DevLake and GitHub CopilotEldrick Wega details how engineering teams can measure the true delivery impact of GitHub Copilot by integrating Copilot metrics with DevOps data using Apache DevLake and the gh-devlake CLI extension....

Microsoft All Things Azure Blog 2026-02-26

Building a Dual Sidecar Pod: Integrating GitHub Copilot SDK and Skill Server on Kuberneteskinfey explains how to build a Kubernetes architecture for AI blog generation using dual sidecar containers: one for the GitHub Copilot SDK and another for skill management, offering actionable insights...

Microsoft Tech Community 2026-02-26

Building Long-Distance Next Edit Suggestions in GitHub CopilotVikram Duvvur, Gaurav Mittal, and Benjamin Simmonds detail the engineering behind long-distance Next Edit Suggestions for GitHub Copilot, highlighting advances in ML modeling, evaluation, and UX for VS Code users....

Visual Studio Code Releases 2026-02-26

Generate Pull Request Titles Using GitHub Copilot on the WebAllison shares how developers can leverage GitHub Copilot to generate descriptive pull request titles on github.com, with guidance on optimizing commit messages for best results.

The GitHub Blog 2026-02-26

GPT-5.3-Codex Now Available in GitHub Copilot Chat on Web and IDEsAllison announces the general availability of GPT-5.3-Codex for GitHub Copilot users, detailing its rollout across GitHub.com, GitHub Mobile, and popular IDEs.

The GitHub Blog 2026-02-26

Improved Web Search Capability in GitHub Copilot ChatAllison reports on new enhancements to GitHub Copilot chat, where paid subscribers can now benefit from model-native web search for more accurate and up-to-date responses.

The GitHub Blog 2026-02-25

GitHub Copilot CLI Now Generally Available for Paid SubscribersAllison announces that GitHub Copilot CLI is now generally available for all paid Copilot subscribers, offering an advanced, agentic, and extensible coding experience directly from the terminal.

The GitHub Blog 2026-02-25

GitHub Introduces Agentic Workflows: Integrating AI Agents with GitHub ActionsGitHub’s video, presented by the GitHub team, unveils the new ‘agentic workflows’ feature, empowering users to automate tasks via markdown descriptions that AI agents—like GitHub Copilot—can execute as GitHub Actions...

GitHub YouTube 2026-02-25

Intro to GitHub Copilot CLI: Boosting Terminal ProductivityGitHub presents a live introduction to the GitHub Copilot CLI, showing developers how to use AI assistance for command-line tasks and accelerate their terminal workflows.

GitHub YouTube 2026-02-25

Prompt Engineering That Actually WorksHidde de Smet explains practical frameworks and real-world techniques for effective prompt engineering and context engineering with LLMs and agent tools, including GitHub Copilot, helping AI practitioners move from vague...

Hidde de Smet's Blog 2026-02-25

How AI-Driven WinForms Development Saved a Business in CrisisKlaus Loeffelmann shares how prompt-driven AI development—including GitHub Copilot and Agent mode in Visual Studio—enabled him to rapidly build a mission-critical WinForms app to rescue his mother’s business trip after...

Microsoft .NET Blog 2026-02-25

Visual Studio February 2026 Update: AI Assistance, GitHub Copilot, and Developer ProductivityMark Downie details the February 2026 Visual Studio update, highlighting GitHub Copilot-powered AI features, smarter test workflows, and productivity improvements for .NET and C++ development.

Microsoft VisualStudio Blog 2026-02-24

Improved Python (PyPi/uvx) Support in Azure MCP ServerSandeep Sen explains how Python developers can now install and run Azure MCP Server with PyPI and uvx, unlocking seamless Azure integration and support for agentic workflows and GitHub Copilot...

Microsoft Azure SDK Blog 2026-02-24

Engineering Reliable Multi-Agent Workflows: Patterns for SuccessGwen Davis explains how to engineer robust multi-agent workflows in AI systems, detailing three core patterns—typed schemas, action schemas, and MCP—to make agentic automation with tools like GitHub Copilot reliable...

The GitHub Blog 2026-02-24

VS Code v1.110 Release: Highlights and GitHub Copilot UpdatesVisual Studio Code team, including Olivia McVicker, presents the v1.110 release highlights with a special focus on GitHub Copilot improvements and new developer features.

Visual Studio Code YouTube 2026-02-23

VS Code Live: Exploring Coding Agents and GitHub Copilot IntegrationVisual Studio Code presents an Agent Sessions Day keynote where Kyle Daigle discusses integrating GitHub Copilot, Claude, and Codex as coding agents, enhancing developer workflows in GitHub and VS Code....

Visual Studio Code YouTube 2026-02-23

Organization-Level GitHub Copilot Usage Metrics Dashboard Public PreviewAllison explains the new public preview feature allowing GitHub organization owners to view Copilot usage metrics through a dedicated dashboard in the GitHub UI.

The GitHub Blog 2026-02-20

The Download: Agentic Workflows, New AI Models, and GitHub UpdatesAndrea from GitHub presents the latest episode of The Download, spotlighting new AI models, GitHub’s agentic workflows, automation features, and key community news relevant to developers.

GitHub YouTube 2026-02-20

Customize GitHub Copilot Agents in Visual Studio CodeVisual Studio Code offers a practical walkthrough on customizing GitHub Copilot using custom agents and Agent Skills, with insights from the Visual Studio Code team.

Visual Studio Code YouTube 2026-02-20

Integrating Copilot CLI with Visual Studio CodeThis Visual Studio Code video, presented by the VS Code team, highlights the seamless integration between Copilot CLI and the editor, showing how developers can use AI-powered coding assistance directly...

Visual Studio Code YouTube 2026-02-20

Bring Your Own AI Models to Visual Studio CodeVisual Studio Code demonstrates how developers, including those using GitHub Copilot, can configure their own AI models through BYOK approaches and custom providers. Presented by Visual Studio Code.

Visual Studio Code YouTube 2026-02-20

A Unified Agent Experience in Visual Studio CodeVisual Studio Code examines unified agent management for developers in this video, presented by the Visual Studio Code team. Topics include agent sessions, cloud agents like Claude and Codex, and...

Visual Studio Code YouTube 2026-02-20

Hosting Declarative Markdown-Based Agents on Azure Functions with GitHub Copilot SDKAnthonyChu introduces an experimental method for developers to deploy markdown-based Copilot agents on Azure Functions using the GitHub Copilot SDK, offering end-to-end cloud workflow and seamless agent collaboration.

Microsoft Tech Community 2026-02-20

GitHub Copilot Now Supported in Zed EditorAllison details how GitHub Copilot is now fully supported in the Zed code editor, enabling developers with Copilot Pro or Enterprise subscriptions to use AI-powered coding features seamlessly within Zed....

The GitHub Blog 2026-02-19

Custom Agents in Visual Studio: Built-in and Custom Workflows with GitHub CopilotRhea Patel and Kelly Fam introduce new Visual Studio agent features, showing how developers can harness built-in and custom agents powered by GitHub Copilot for tailored coding workflows.

Microsoft VisualStudio Blog 2026-02-19

Copilot Coding Agent Model Picker for Business and Enterprise UsersAllison presents an update on the Copilot coding agent’s model picker feature, now available for Copilot Business and Enterprise users, enabling them to choose specific AI models for delegated coding...

The GitHub Blog 2026-02-19

GitHub Copilot Deprecates Selected Anthropic and OpenAI ModelsAllison provides a news update on the deprecation of selected Anthropic and OpenAI models in GitHub Copilot, detailing important steps for Copilot Enterprise users and administrators.

The GitHub Blog 2026-02-19

Gemini 3.1 Pro Public Preview in GitHub CopilotKate Catlin reports on the rollout of the Gemini 3.1 Pro model in GitHub Copilot, highlighting its performance and administrative requirements for adoption by Copilot users and organizations.

The GitHub Blog 2026-02-19

How AI is Reshaping Developer Choice: Insights from Octoverse 2025Andrea Griffiths delves into how AI is transforming developer technology choices, using real-world Octoverse 2025 data to highlight GitHub Copilot’s influence and provide practical advice for developers and leaders.

The GitHub Blog 2026-02-19

Pull Request Throughput and Time to Merge in GitHub Copilot Usage Metrics APIAllison details how the Copilot usage metrics API helps enterprise admins gain visibility into the impact of GitHub Copilot on pull request workflows and team productivity.

The GitHub Blog 2026-02-19

From "Maybe Next Quarter" to "Running Before Lunch" on Container Apps - Modernizing Legacy .NET AppJan-Kalis explains how GitHub Copilot’s app modernization agent enabled rapid migration of a classic ASP.NET MVC app to Azure Container Apps with improved security and process automation.

Microsoft Tech Community 2026-02-19

How to Use Copilot Coding Agent with Windows ProjectsAllison explains how to set up the Copilot coding agent for Windows-based projects—helpful for developers who want Copilot to build and test code autonomously with GitHub Actions integration.

The GitHub Blog 2026-02-18

Copilot Coding Agent Supports Code ReferencingAllison explains how the Copilot coding agent now supports code referencing, highlighting when generated code matches public GitHub repositories and providing traceability via session logs.

The GitHub Blog 2026-02-18

Claude Opus 4.6 Integration with GitHub Copilot Available in Popular IDEsAllison introduces the availability of Claude Opus 4.6 within GitHub Copilot Chat, highlighting new integration support for Visual Studio, JetBrains IDEs, Xcode, and Eclipse. Learn how administrators can enable access...

The GitHub Blog 2026-02-18

Let it Cook: Latest Updates in VS Code and GitHub CopilotVisual Studio Code presents a live stream with James Montemagno and Pierce Boggan, showcasing the newest advances in GitHub Copilot and VS Code and how these tools are changing software...

Visual Studio Code YouTube 2026-02-18

Running Code Generation in the Background with GitHub Copilot Coding AgentsGitHub’s Tim Rogers showcases how developers can leverage Copilot Coding Agents to run complex code generation tasks in the cloud, highlighting new integrations and automation workflows.

GitHub YouTube 2026-02-18

Open Source Friday: GitHub Secure Open Source Fund and the Future of Supply Chain SecurityGitHub presents an in-depth discussion with Kevin Crosby about the Secure Open Source Fund and its efforts to advance supply chain security, covering funding, AI-driven security tools, and how maintainers...

GitHub YouTube 2026-02-18

Building Interactive UI Components for AI Agents with Visuals MCPHarald Binkle explores how to extend AI agents with Visuals MCP, letting tools like GitHub Copilot render interactive tables, lists, and images inside VS Code using React, TypeScript, and a...

Harald Binkle's blog 2026-02-17

Claude Sonnet 4.6 Now Available in GitHub CopilotKate Catlin announces that Claude Sonnet 4.6, Anthropic’s latest agentic coding model, is now available in GitHub Copilot with broad integration and new model selection features.

The GitHub Blog 2026-02-17

MCP Registry and New GitHub Copilot Features in EclipseAllison announces a series of upgrades for GitHub Copilot in Eclipse, including MCP Registry, enhanced chat UX, and new customization features to improve the AI-powered development experience.

The GitHub Blog 2026-02-17

Delegate Tasks to GitHub Copilot Coding Agent from Visual StudioAllison details how developers can use the Copilot coding agent in Visual Studio to delegate tasks, automate pull requests, and leverage asynchronous background processing within the GitHub Copilot ecosystem.

The GitHub Blog 2026-02-17

Assigning Issues to GitHub Copilot Coding Agent from RaycastAllison explains how developers can now assign issues to the GitHub Copilot coding agent directly from Raycast, enabling automated background task handling and workflow optimization.

The GitHub Blog 2026-02-17

Open Source Friday: Practical Prompt Patterns with prompts.chatIn this episode hosted by GitHub, guest Fatih Kadir Akın discusses the prompts.chat open source project, offering practical prompt engineering patterns valuable for GitHub Copilot and LLM workflows.

GitHub YouTube 2026-02-17

AI-Powered Assistants in SSMS, VS Code, and Fabric: GitHub Copilot for SQL DevelopersMicrosoft Fabric Blog details how GitHub Copilot brings AI-powered coding and query optimization to SQL developers directly in SSMS, VS Code, and Fabric, offering chat-driven help, inline completions, and security-focused...

Microsoft Fabric Blog 2026-02-17

Visualizing Workflows and Architecture with Mermaid Charts in Visual Studio 2026JohnNaguib introduces how Visual Studio 2026 brings native Mermaid chart rendering to help developers visualize workflows and architecture, integrated with GitHub Copilot for seamless documentation.

Microsoft Tech Community 2026-02-16

Leveraging Claude Opus 4.6 and Agents in GitHub Copilot for Advanced Coding TasksArunaChakkirala demonstrates the use of Claude Opus 4.6 with GitHub Copilot and Agents within Visual Studio Code, highlighting how these advancements streamline complex coding projects and enhance code review with...

Microsoft Tech Community 2026-02-16

Visualize Workflows and Architecture with Mermaid Charts in Visual Studio 2026John Edward details how native Mermaid diagram support in Visual Studio 2026, enhanced by GitHub Copilot, empowers developers to visualize, generate, and maintain documentation seamlessly within their coding workflow.

Dellenny's Blog 2026-02-15

New Features and Improvements in GitHub Copilot for JetBrains IDEsAllison details new updates to GitHub Copilot for JetBrains IDEs, including Agent Skills in preview, improved inline chat, refined settings, and ongoing quality enhancements for a better developer experience.

The GitHub Blog 2026-02-14

Improved GitHub Status Page with Enhanced Incident VisibilityAllison details updates to the GitHub status page, highlighting enhanced incident tracking and service insights, with specific improvements for GitHub Actions and GitHub Copilot users.

The GitHub Blog 2026-02-14

Network Configuration Updates for Copilot Coding Agent with GitHub Actions and AzureAllison explains the forthcoming network configuration changes impacting the GitHub Copilot coding agent, with a focus on workflows using self-hosted or Azure-based runners. Key dates and practical migration steps are...

The GitHub Blog 2026-02-13

Introducing GitHub Agentic Workflows: Intent-Driven Repository AutomationGitHub presents Agentic Workflows, an innovative solution for automating repositories using multiple AI coding agents, including GitHub Copilot. The session, led by GitHub, highlights the intent-driven and secure nature of...

GitHub YouTube 2026-02-13

GitHub Agentic Workflows: Automate Repository Tasks with AI AgentsAllison unveils GitHub Agentic Workflows, an AI-driven automation feature for GitHub repositories. Discover how natural language and Copilot CLI empower developers to automate repo management and CI tasks with security...

The GitHub Blog 2026-02-13

Automate Repository Tasks with GitHub Agentic WorkflowsDon Syme explores how GitHub Agentic Workflows leverage AI coding agents—including GitHub Copilot—to automate repository tasks within GitHub Actions, offering teams safe and powerful new approaches to automation.

The GitHub Blog 2026-02-13

Modernizing for the AI Era: Accelerating Application Transformation with Agentic ToolsMarcoB presents a detailed analysis of how AI-powered agentic tools from Microsoft, including GitHub Copilot and Azure Migrate, drive faster and safer application modernization for organizations.

Microsoft Tech Community 2026-02-13

Building a Professional Clinic Web App with GitHub Copilot and Azure SQL for Under $10Microsoft Developer presents how Amar and Arvind built a dental clinic app using GitHub Copilot Pro, Azure SQL, and Azure OpenAI for under $10, integrating AI, secure authentication, and robust...

Microsoft Developer YouTube 2026-02-12

GitHub Availability Report: January 2026Jakub Oleksy summarizes the January 2026 GitHub availability incidents, detailing the causes and impact of major outages affecting GitHub Copilot and core GitHub services.

The GitHub Blog 2026-02-12

How Global Tech Talent Is Advancing with GitHub CopilotGitHub presents, with commentary from the Andela network, how technologists worldwide are staying ahead by earning GitHub Copilot certifications. The video emphasizes the impact of learning AI tools for career...

GitHub YouTube 2026-02-11

GitHub Mobile Adds Model Picker for Copilot Coding AgentAllison presents an update on GitHub Mobile’s new feature for Copilot Pro and Pro+ users: a model picker for Copilot coding agent sessions, supporting multiple advanced AI models directly in...

The GitHub Blog 2026-02-11

GitHub Copilot Testing for .NET: AI-Powered Unit Tests in Visual Studio 2026McKenna Barlow announces the general availability of GitHub Copilot testing for .NET in Visual Studio 2026, highlighting how developers can streamline and automate unit test generation with AI integration.

Microsoft .NET Blog 2026-02-11

Unlock Language-Specific Rich Symbol Context with the New find_symbol Tool in Visual Studio Copilot ChatSinem Akinci and Hannah Hong present the new find_symbol tool for Agent Mode in Visual Studio Copilot Chat, helping developers improve code navigation and refactoring with language-aware symbol analysis.

Microsoft VisualStudio Blog 2026-02-11

Agents League: Build AI Agents with Microsoft Tools in a Two-Week Challengeaycabas presents the Agents League, a two-week AI agent challenge where developers use Microsoft tools like GitHub Copilot, Foundry, and Copilot Studio to create innovative solutions and compete for prizes....

Microsoft Tech Community 2026-02-11

GPT-5.3-Codex Now Available in GitHub CopilotAllison announces the general availability of GPT-5.3-Codex for GitHub Copilot, detailing new model capabilities, rollout plans, and how developers can access and enable it across their environments.

The GitHub Blog 2026-02-09

Subagents in VS Code: Parallel Execution and Context Isolation ExplainedVisual Studio Code details how subagents and agent frameworks enable parallel execution, context isolation, and workflow improvements, with concrete discussion and examples. Hosted by the VS Code team, this episode...

Visual Studio Code YouTube 2026-02-09

Choosing the Right Model in GitHub Copilot: A Practical Guide for DevelopersNithyasree Kusakula’s guide breaks down the process of selecting the right AI model in GitHub Copilot, demonstrating practical strategies for developers to maximize efficiency and code quality in everyday and...

Microsoft Tech Community 2026-02-09

Fast Mode for Claude Opus 4.6 Now Available in GitHub Copilot PreviewAllison reports on the release of Fast mode for Claude Opus 4.6 in GitHub Copilot, describing its improved speed and availability for Copilot Enterprise users.

The GitHub Blog 2026-02-07

Improved Versioning and Release Automation for GitHub Actions MaintainersJesse Houwing shares his journey improving GitHub Actions versioning with the release of ‘actions-semver-checker’ v2, leveraging Copilot Agent and automated testing to streamline and automate release management.

Jesse Houwing's Blog 2026-02-07

Fast Mode for Claude Opus 4.6 Rolls Out in GitHub Copilot PreviewAllison summarizes GitHub Copilot’s research preview of Fast mode for Claude Opus 4.6, highlighting improved output speeds and guidance for Copilot Enterprise users.

The GitHub Blog 2026-02-07

Top 10 Community Projects Built with GitHub Copilot SDKGitHub presents a showcase of top 10 projects built by Reddit community members using the GitHub Copilot SDK, demonstrating creative AI development. Curated by GitHub.

GitHub YouTube 2026-02-06

Chat with Your App Service Logs Using GitHub CopilotJordan Selig demonstrates how developers can leverage an MCP server to connect GitHub Copilot with Azure App Service logs, enabling AI-driven diagnostics and troubleshooting directly in the IDE or CLI....

Microsoft Tech Community 2026-02-06

Agents League Battle 1: Building Creative AI Apps with GitHub CopilotVisual Studio Code presents an opening Agents League Battle focused on building creative AI-powered applications using GitHub Copilot. Learn how participants blend creativity and intelligent assistance to prototype innovative apps....

Visual Studio Code YouTube 2026-02-06

Claude Opus 4.6 Now Available in GitHub CopilotAllison introduces the general availability of Claude Opus 4.6 in GitHub Copilot, outlining its advanced coding features, supported environments, and how users across various Copilot plans can access the new...

The GitHub Blog 2026-02-05

Getting Started with GitHub Copilot CLI and Custom AgentsKadesha from GitHub Developer Relations demonstrates AI-powered development with the GitHub Copilot CLI, exploring custom agents, MCP servers, and efficient shell-based workflow integration for developers.

Microsoft Developer YouTube 2026-02-05

How the Minnesota Vikings Use Microsoft Azure and GitHub Copilot for a Competitive Edgestclarke covers how the Minnesota Vikings use their Azure-powered Viper platform and GitHub Copilot to streamline player evaluation, improve coaching workflow, and ensure secure access with Entra ID.

Microsoft News 2026-02-05

GitHub Copilot SDK Demo: Building 'Flight School' Personalized Coding ChallengesChris Reddington showcases how to build ‘Flight School’—a personalized learning application powered by the GitHub Copilot SDK—demonstrating daily coding challenge generation, automated test evaluation, and repo management.

GitHub YouTube 2026-02-05

An AI-Led SDLC: Building an Agentic E2E Software Lifecycle with Azure and GitHubowaino presents a deep dive into the application of AI-driven software development, demonstrating how GitHub Copilot, Azure, and agent-based automation are transforming the SDLC. Learn how new tools enable autonomous...

Microsoft Tech Community 2026-02-05

Writing Effective Prompts for Testing Scenarios: AI-Assisted Quality EngineeringNidhi Malhotra presents key practices for designing effective AI prompts in the context of quality engineering, focusing on how GitHub Copilot can transform enterprise testing when integrated thoughtfully.

Microsoft Tech Community 2026-02-05

VS Code 1.109: Multi-Agent Development with Copilot, Claude, and CodexVS Code Team introduces a powerful multi-agent development experience in version 1.109, letting developers run GitHub Copilot, Claude, and Codex agents together. Discover new tools and open standards that shape...

Visual Studio Code Releases 2026-02-05

Roadmap for AI and GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio: February UpdateRhea Patel presents the February roadmap update for Visual Studio’s AI and GitHub Copilot features, highlighting new efforts to improve agent reliability, planning capabilities, context management, and editor integration for...

Microsoft VisualStudio Blog 2026-02-04

Azure Boards Now Supports Custom Agents in GitHub Copilot IntegrationDan Hellem announces the launch of custom agent support in the GitHub Copilot Coding Agent for Azure Boards, detailing how developers can standardize workflows and automate coding tasks within DevOps...

Microsoft DevOps Blog 2026-02-04

Enhancements to GitHub Copilot Chat on the Web: Tool Calls, Exports, and MoreAllison presents a summary of new improvements to GitHub Copilot Chat on the web, highlighting added tool call visibility, flexible chat export options, and quicker repository attachment for an improved...

The GitHub Blog 2026-02-04

WinGet Configuration: Set up your dev machine in one commandKayla Cinnamon explains how WinGet Configuration and GitHub Copilot CLI can streamline and automate the setup of Windows development environments, providing practical steps for developers to get started quickly and...

Microsoft Blog 2026-02-04

GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code v1.109: Major Agent-Driven Improvements (January 2026 Release)Allison presents a detailed breakdown of GitHub Copilot’s January 2026 release for Visual Studio Code, highlighting enhanced agent-driven workflows, session management, Claude agent support, and improved developer experiences.

The GitHub Blog 2026-02-04

GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio 2026 — January UpdateAllison shares the latest GitHub Copilot enhancements in Visual Studio 2026, including colorized completions, partial suggestion acceptance, and a richer markdown editing workflow for developers.

The GitHub Blog 2026-02-04

Claude and Codex Agents Now Available for GitHub Copilot Pro+ and EnterpriseAllison introduces the public preview of Claude and Codex as coding agents for GitHub Copilot Pro+ and Enterprise users, showing how to leverage these AI tools directly from GitHub, mobile,...

The GitHub Blog 2026-02-04

How to Use Claude, Codex, and GitHub Copilot Together in GitHub and VS CodeGitHub presents a walkthrough of using Claude, Codex, and GitHub Copilot simultaneously in GitHub and Visual Studio Code. Authored by the official GitHub team, this video covers agent management, task...

GitHub YouTube 2026-02-04

Using Claude and Codex AI Agents in GitHub Agent HQMario Rodriguez reports on the public preview of Claude by Anthropic and OpenAI Codex as coding agents in GitHub’s Agent HQ, enabling developers to use multiple AI tools (including Copilot)...

The GitHub Blog 2026-02-04

How GitHub Bridges the Fragmented AI Development LandscapePoornima Prasad details how GitHub is addressing AI tool fragmentation by introducing features such as Agent HQ, Copilot CLI, and Copilot SDK, empowering developers and teams to work smarter and...

Microsoft All Things Azure Blog 2026-02-04

Integrating Agent Skills with GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio CodeArunaChakkirala provides an in-depth look at integrating Agent Skills with GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code, explaining the workflow, configuration, and considerations for developers looking to enhance their AI-assisted coding...

Microsoft Tech Community 2026-02-04

Simplified Copilot Model Enablement for GitHub UsersAllison announces a simplified experience for GitHub Copilot users, enabling immediate access to new AI models without additional setup, enhancing productivity for developers.

The GitHub Blog 2026-02-04

AI-Powered Kafka Development with Confluent VS Code Extension, GitHub Copilot, and MCPVisual Studio Code, featuring Reynald Adolphe and Viktor Gamov, demonstrates an AI-assisted developer workflow for Kafka using the Confluent VS Code Extension, GitHub Copilot, and Model Context Protocol.

Visual Studio Code YouTube 2026-02-04

Open Source Friday: Martin Woodward on GitHub Copilot, Furby Hack, and Agent HQIn this episode, GitHub’s Martin Woodward talks about using GitHub Copilot for creative projects like hacking a Furby, launching Agent HQ, and how AI tools support developer creativity. Hosted live...

GitHub YouTube 2026-02-04

Modernizing Legacy .NET Apps with GitHub Copilot: Step-by-Step Upgradedotnet demonstrates how GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio can guide developers through upgrading legacy .NET applications, showcasing a practical workflow from assessment through to execution.

DotNet YouTube 2026-02-03

Configuring Model Context Protocol in the GitHub Copilot CLIGitHub presents a walkthrough by Scott Hanselman on configuring the Model Context Protocol (MCP) in the GitHub Copilot CLI, enabling developers to connect external documentation and boost Copilot’s contextual capabilities....

GitHub YouTube 2026-02-03

Agents League: 2-Week AI Developer Challenge Featuring GitHub Copilot and Microsoft FoundryMicrosoft Developer invites you to the Agents League, a 2-week AI developer challenge running Feb 16-27. Compete alongside MVPs and the community, building with GitHub Copilot and Microsoft Foundry.

Microsoft Developer YouTube 2026-02-03

The Perfect Fusion of GitHub Copilot SDK, Agent Protocol, and Cloud Native DeploymentIn this in-depth guide, kinfey demonstrates how to combine the GitHub Copilot SDK, Agent-to-Agent Protocol, and Azure cloud-native practices to build scalable, collaborative multi-agent AI systems. Key technical takeaways and...

Microsoft Tech Community 2026-02-03

How to Use the /share Command in GitHub Copilot CLIIn this demo, GitHub showcases how to use the /share command in GitHub Copilot CLI. Author GitHub walks through exporting session data, model selection options, and visualizing routing for Next.js—all...

GitHub YouTube 2026-02-02

Switching Models in GitHub Copilot CLI: Demo by @shanselmanGitHub presents a demo by @shanselman illustrating how developers can switch between multiple AI models using the Copilot CLI, highlighting features such as model choice, reasoning effort, and voice dictation....

GitHub YouTube 2026-02-01

How a Designer Built an ASCII Animation Tool with GitHub CopilotIn this video, Cameron Foxly from GitHub demonstrates how he used GitHub Copilot to build an ASCII animation tool for the terminal, detailing the technical and creative steps involved.

GitHub YouTube 2026-01-31

Building a Color Palette App Using GitHub Copilot SDKGitHub, with Cassidy Williams, demonstrates how to use the GitHub Copilot SDK and Plan Mode to rapidly build a color palette app, featuring AI-assisted coding and real-time debugging.

GitHub YouTube 2026-01-30

Trust, but Verify: Building Confidence in GitHub Copilot OutputRandy Pagels shares practical guidance for developers on building confidence in GitHub Copilot’s coding output by combining smart trust with targeted verification.

Randy Pagels's Blog 2026-01-30

Modernizing Applications with GitHub Copilot: Workshop OverviewPresented by Liam Hampton, this workshop video showcases practical strategies for modernizing applications using GitHub Copilot, focusing on code conversion, prompt breakdown, and developer productivity in VS Code.

Visual Studio Code YouTube 2026-01-29

MCP Apps Support Now Available in VS Code Insiders with GitHub Copilot ChatVisual Studio Code introduces MCP Apps support in VS Code Insiders, enabling developers to interact with MCP Apps via GitHub Copilot Chat. Announcement from the Visual Studio Code team.

Visual Studio Code YouTube 2026-01-28

Comparing Custom Agents, Skills, and MCP Tools in GitHub CopilotHarald Binkle provides a thorough comparison of GitHub Copilot’s extension mechanisms—Custom Agents, Skills, and MCP Tools—guiding developers on selecting the best option for AI-powered coding workflows.

Harald Binkle's blog 2026-01-28

Inside the GitHub Secure Open Source Fund: Leveling Up OSS SecurityGitHub, with guest host Greg Cochran, spotlights maintainers from major open source projects and explores how the GitHub Secure Open Source Fund and tools like Copilot are advancing open source...

GitHub YouTube 2026-01-28

Integrating GitHub Copilot SDK: Live Coding on Rubber Duck ThursdaysGitHub hosts a Rubber Duck Thursdays session where the team demonstrates how to build with GitHub Copilot SDK and Copilot CLI, showing developers practical integration techniques.

GitHub YouTube 2026-01-28

Hybrid AI with GitHub Copilot SDK: Automating README to PowerPoint Generation Using Microsoft Foundry Localkinfey delivers a practical exploration of hybrid AI system design, highlighting how Microsoft Foundry Local and GitHub Copilot SDK automate the conversion of GitHub README files into professional PowerPoint presentations....

Microsoft Tech Community 2026-01-28