GitHub MCP Server supports the next MCP specification
BetaVerifiedAdded Sep 22, 2026
The MCP protocol is going stateless on 28th July 2026, and the GitHub MCP Server supports the latest spec ahead of the official release. What’s changing The new stateless core means MCP deployments are now easy to scale. Extensions unlock innovation (e.g., MCP apps and Enterprise Managed Auth, both of which are already supported by VS Code).
Topics: MCP, Security, Developer tools, Performance
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| Jul 22 | New Copilot usage metrics impact dashboard Update | Update |
| Jul 21 | Gemini 3.6 Flash is now available in GitHub Copilot Preview | Preview |
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| Jul 20 | Copilot users can now see AI credits used per billing cycle Pricing | Pricing |
