#copilot

28 items tagged #copilot.

GUIDE 2026-05-27

Copilot Memory: the CLI controls

GitHub Copilot's Memory feature got CLI controls on May 26 — /memory on, /memory off, /memory show, plus a scope-at-capture-time prompt that distinguishes user-level preferences from repository-level facts. The audit step you didn't have a week ago.

Owner · 4 min #copilot #memory

BLOG 2026-05-27

The org chart picks your model

GitHub's per-organization targeted model rules layer between the enterprise base model and the developer. The model picker moved one tier closer to the developer this week. It did not move to the developer.

Owner · 6 min #opinion #copilot

NEWS 2026-05-27

Copilot adds per-organization targeted model rules

GitHub shipped targeted model rules on May 26. Enterprise owners can allow specific Copilot models for specific organizations, with each model set Enabled (automatically on by default) or Optional. Public preview, Business and Enterprise plans.

Owner · 2 min #copilot #governance

GUIDE 2026-05-22

Choosing and pinning models in GitHub Copilot

GitHub made GPT-5.3-Codex the Copilot enterprise base model on May 17. Here is how to see which model you are actually using, pick a different one per session, and detect when the default changes under you.

Owner · 4 min #copilot #models

BLOG 2026-05-22

You didn't pick this model

On May 17, GitHub made GPT-5.3-Codex the base model for every Copilot Business and Enterprise org. Most developers on those plans didn't choose it and may not be able to change it. The model writing your code is becoming a platform decision.

Owner · 6 min #opinion #copilot

NEWS 2026-05-22

GitHub Copilot makes GPT-5.3-Codex its enterprise base model

From May 17, GPT-5.3-Codex is the base model for every Copilot Business and Enterprise organization, replacing GPT-4.1. It is also Copilot's first long-term-support model, guaranteed available for a year.

Owner · 2 min #copilot #github

GUIDE 2026-05-14

How to keep Copilot bills predictable after the June 1 switch

GitHub Copilot moves to Credit-based billing on June 1. Here is which features drain Credits fastest, how to set a hard spending cap, and what to turn off if you're on the base plan.

Owner · 4 min #copilot #pricing

BLOG 2026-05-14

The 2.3-tool developer

Q1 2026 developer surveys found the average developer runs 2.3 AI coding tools simultaneously. That number tells a specific story about where the market actually is.

Owner · 6 min #opinion #tools

BLOG 2026-05-14

The Copilot pricing shock

GitHub's shift to usage-based billing changes the deal developers made when they signed up. The issue isn't the price — it's that the price is now unknowable in advance.

Owner · 6 min #copilot #pricing

NEWS 2026-05-14

GitHub Copilot moves to usage-based billing on June 1

GitHub replaces Copilot's unlimited-request model with AI Credits starting June 1. Completions stay free; Chat, agents, and code review will count against a monthly allotment.

Owner · 2 min #copilot #pricing

GUIDE 2026-05-11

Copilot Edits multi-file preview: the diff view most reviewers miss

Copilot Edits shows a unified diff across every file before you apply. Most users skip straight to Apply All and miss the selective-accept workflow that makes multi-file edits actually safe.

Owner · 5 min #copilot #edits

CASE STUDY 2026-05-09

Modernizing a Java Spring Boot service with GitHub Copilot: slow, steady, useful

A measured case study from upgrading a Java Spring Boot service. Copilot helped most with tests, repetitive API changes, and small refactors, not with the migration strategy.

Editor · 8 min #copilot #java

NEWS 2026-05-05

GitHub Copilot Workspace exits preview: pricing, capabilities, and the comparison most people will run

Copilot Workspace, GitHub's task-oriented AI environment, is now generally available. Here's what's in the box, what isn't, and how it stacks up against Cursor's agent features.

Owner · 5 min #copilot #workspace

NEWS 2026-05-02

GitHub Copilot adds model picker: Claude, Gemini, and GPT-4o now selectable

Copilot Business and Enterprise users can now choose between Claude 3.5 Sonnet, Gemini 1.5 Pro, and GPT-4o within the same subscription. Individual plan access comes later this quarter.

Owner · 4 min #copilot #models

GUIDE 2026-04-30

Copilot Workspace vs Cursor Composer: how the multi-file UX actually differs

Both tools handle multi-file edits. Copilot Workspace is task-shaped; Cursor Composer is conversation-shaped. The difference shapes which tasks each one fits.

Owner · 7 min #copilot #cursor

GUIDE 2026-04-25

GitHub Copilot for PR review: a workflow that actually catches things

Copilot's auto-review feature misses real bugs and flags style nits. Here's a three-pass workflow that uses Copilot for what it's good at and humans for what it isn't.

Owner · 7 min #copilot #code-review

CASE STUDY 2026-04-21

Copilot vs Cursor on the same feature: a head-to-head log

I built the same feature — a multi-step form with validation — twice, once in Copilot and once in Cursor. Same model under the hood. Different UX, different output, surprisingly different time-to-done.

Owner · 10 min #cursor #copilot

GUIDE 2026-04-18

Copilot Chat vs inline completions: a workflow split that saves 30 minutes a day

Most Copilot users mix the two surfaces randomly. There's a clear split that produces better output for both, and it's about a five-minute habit shift.

Owner · 6 min #copilot #workflow

GUIDE 2026-04-11

GitHub Copilot Enterprise data residency: what's actually committed in writing

Copilot Enterprise's data residency story is more nuanced than the marketing pages suggest. Here's what GitHub commits to in the contract versus what they hint at on the website.

Owner · 6 min #copilot #enterprise

GUIDE 2026-04-04

GitHub Copilot Chat slash commands: the ones that earn their keep

Copilot Chat ships with a dozen slash commands. Three of them are routinely useful; the rest are rarely worth the keystrokes. Here's the short list.

Owner · 4 min #copilot #workflow

GUIDE 2026-03-08

GitHub Copilot Knowledge Bases: getting your team's docs into the model

Knowledge Bases let Copilot ground answers in your team's docs. Setup is easy; the real questions are about what content to include and how to keep it current.

Owner · 5 min #copilot #knowledge-bases

CASE STUDY 2026-02-27

GitHub Copilot on a 12-year-old Perl codebase: surprising wins, predictable losses

An honest report on using Copilot for Perl maintenance. Some tasks worked better than expected; others were frustrating in specific ways.

Editor · 7 min #copilot #perl

NEWS 2026-02-19

GitHub Copilot Pro raises price, restructures tiers

Copilot Pro moves from $10/month to $19/month with expanded features. The Business tier consolidates with Enterprise. Net effect for individuals: more expensive.

Owner · 3 min #copilot #pricing

GUIDE 2026-01-28

Configuring ESLint to give Copilot the right feedback signals

Copilot reads diagnostics in real time. The right ESLint config turns the linter into a real-time AI feedback loop.

Owner · 4 min #copilot #eslint

CASE STUDY 2026-01-14

Copilot on an internal admin panel: 80 small features over 4 weeks

Building admin tooling for a small company. Copilot fits well; the work shape (lots of similar small features) plays to AI strengths.

Editor · 6 min #copilot #internal-tools

GUIDE 2026-01-10

GitHub Copilot Spaces: organizing chat context for repeated workflows

Copilot Spaces let you save curated context bundles for specific workflows. Useful for teams with recurring tasks that need consistent context.

Owner · 3 min #copilot #spaces

GUIDE 2025-12-26

GitHub Copilot Extensions: when third-party integrations are worth it

Copilot Extensions add capabilities through external services. Some are useful; many add more friction than value.

Owner · 3 min #copilot #extensions

NEWS 2025-12-17

GitHub Copilot Edits mode graduates from preview to stable

Copilot's multi-file editing feature reaches stable. Closes the gap with Cursor's Composer for VS Code users.

Owner · 2 min #copilot #release