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October (11)

github: Upcoming deprecation of Claude Sonnet 3.5

GitHub

2025-10-08

GitHub will deprecate Claude Sonnet 3.5 across all Copilot experiences (including Copilot Chat, inline edits, ask and agent modes, and code completions) on November 6, 2025. The change signals a move to newer, more capable models. The announcement appeared on The GitHub Blog.

github: GitHub now supports social login with Apple

GitHub

2025-10-07

GitHub has added social login with Apple (Sign in with Apple), making it easier for iOS developers to sign up and sign in. This builds on GitHub's earlier social login support for Google.

github: Secret Protection expands default pattern support – September 2025

GitHub

2025-10-07

GitHub updated the Secret Protection default pattern set in September 2025, adding new secret detection patterns and upgrading existing ones to improve coverage across different secret types. The changes expand built-in secret scanning so repositories using the default patterns benefit from broader, more accurate detection without manual configuration.

github: Upcoming changes to GitHub Dependabot pull request comment commands

GitHub

2025-10-07

On November 11, 2025, GitHub will deprecate several Dependabot-specific pull request comment commands and rely on GitHub’s native pull request features instead; users should update any workflows or automations that depend on those comment commands.

github: Enterprise access restrictions now supports multiple enterprises

GitHub

2025-10-06

GitHub Enterprise Cloud customers with multiple Enterprise Managed Users (EMU) accounts can now use a single proxy header to block traffic to github.com that originates outside any of their enterprises. This update lifts the prior limitation that tied enterprise access restrictions to a single enterprise, simplifying network configuration for organizations with multiple EMU accounts.

github: Grok Code Fast 1 is now available in Visual Studio, JetBrains IDEs, Xcode, and Eclipse

GitHub

2025-10-06

Grok Code Fast 1 is now available in public preview through GitHub Copilot Chat and is integrated into major IDEs including Visual Studio, JetBrains IDEs, Xcode, and Eclipse. The preview is accessible to GitHub Copilot Pro, Pro+, Business, and Enterprise plan subscribers.

github: GitHub Copilot CLI: Enhanced model selection, image support, and streamlined UI

GitHub

2025-10-03

GitHub announced updates to Copilot CLI that add enhanced model selection, support for images, and a streamlined user interface following the product's public preview and active user feedback.

github: One-click merge conflict resolution now in the web interface

GitHub

2025-10-02

GitHub added a one‑click merge conflict resolution feature to the github.com web interface, letting maintainers resolve pull request conflicts directly on the site when those conflicts are resolvable in the web editor.

github: Claude Sonnet 4.5 is now available in Visual Studio, JetBrains IDEs, Xcode, and Eclipse

GitHub

2025-10-02

Claude Sonnet 4.5 is available in public preview through GitHub Copilot Chat for users on Copilot Pro, Pro+, Business, and Enterprise plans, and can be used in Visual Studio, JetBrains IDEs, Xcode, and Eclipse.

github: Spark: 🚀 Expanded access, enhanced reliability, and faster iteration history

GitHub

2025-10-01

GitHub announced Spark is available in Public Preview for Copilot Enterprise customers, including Enterprise Managed Users (EMU) CE. Organization admins can enable Spark to provide access; the release emphasizes expanded access, improved reliability, and faster iteration history.

github: Auto model selection is now in VS Code for Copilot Business and Enterprise

GitHub

2025-10-01

GitHub announced that auto model selection in Visual Studio Code is now available in public preview for Copilot Business and Enterprise plans; the feature automatically selects the appropriate model for you.

September (1)

github: Start your new repository with Copilot coding agent

GitHub

2025-09-30

GitHub added a new Prompt field on the New repository page that lets you use the Copilot coding agent to kickstart work when creating a repository, announced on the GitHub Blog changelog.