Copilot CLI 1.0.86
UpdateUnverifiedAdded Sep 24, 2026
2026-09-17 Custom agents can opt into repository instruction files (AGENTS.md, copilot-instructions.md, CLAUDE.md) by setting include-custom-instructions: true in their frontmatter. Resuming an active session without plugin-directory, discovery, or working-directory overrides preserves marketplace plugins and skills after reload.
Topics: AI agents, LLMs, Governance, Developer tools, Coding agents
More GitHub Copilot releases
Every GitHub Copilot release| Date | Release | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 17 | Copilot impact dashboard now shows feature engagement Update | Update |
| Sep 17 | Agentic CLI customizations now in the usage metrics API Update | Update |
| Sep 18 | Copilot code review: An improved review experience GA | GA |
| Sep 18 | GitHub Copilot weekly releases , September 14 GA | GA |
| Sep 18 | Upcoming deprecation of selected GitHub Copilot models in mid-October Deprecation | Deprecation |
| Sep 16 | Copilot budget increase requests are generally available GA | GA |
| Sep 15 | GitHub Copilot suggests custom properties definitions Preview | Preview |
| Sep 14 | Configure cost and quality in Copilot auto model selection Update | Update |
Also shipped on Sep 17, 2026
GitHub in September 2026
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