GitHub Release notes and new features

GitHub Copilot for Jira is now generally available

GitHub Copilot for Jira is now generally available. Since launching the public preview in March 2026, we have shipped a series of enhancements based on your feedback, including model selection, Confluence context via MCP, custom agents, custom fields, space-level guidance, and review request notifications in Jira.

• Actions steps can now be run in parallelGitHub Actions
• Cost centers now support enterprise teamsGitHub platform
• GitHub Copilot for Jira is now generally availableGitHub Copilot · GA
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux runner images are now in public previewGitHub Actions · Preview
• npm adds preventive account protection for high-impact accountsGitHub Advanced Security
• Copilot code review: Analysis depth and efficiency updatesGitHub Copilot · Preview
• Enterprise-managed settings now support strictKnownMarketplaces in VS Code and GitHub Copilot CLIGitHub Copilot · Preview
• More control over your GitHub-hosted runnersGitHub Actions
• Saved views for repository issues – Public Preview and adjustable row heights in projectsGitHub platform · Preview