GitHub Copilot adds new models, content exclusions, and JetBrains support, while VS Code enhances PR merge readiness and multi-folder agent sessions.
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- GPT-6 Astra is now available in GitHub Copilot for Pro+, Max, Business, and Enterprise users. • Designed for long-horizon, autonomous coding with built-in planning, validation, and result confirmation
- Track repo star growth over time using a new privacy-safe star history REST API endpoint. • Retrieve historical star counts with timestamps without exposing stargazer identities
- Multiple trusted publishing (OIDC) configurations per npm package are now allowed to separate workflows for stable, prerelease, or staging versions. • Staged packages require malware scan approval before publishing.
- GitHub Actions adds a new REST API for runner deprecation info, a vulnerability-alerts permission for GITHUB_TOKEN, and job context properties for reusable workflows.



