Apr 23, 2026
Global pull requests dashboard moves to opt-out public preview
The global pull requests dashboard is now on by default, with an inbox, org and repo filters, saved views, and clearer review sections.
Pull Requests
Ships for Maintainers
GitHub features and updates built for open source maintainers.
Filter by category
Apr 23, 2026
Disable commit comments across your organization
Organization owners can now disable commit comments across all repositories from one setting, reducing noise on old commits.
Moderation
Apr 23, 2026
Dependabot-based dependency graphs for Python
Python projects now get more complete dependency graphs and SBOMs for pip, uv, and Poetry without using Actions minutes.
Supply Chain Security
Apr 14, 2026
Link code scanning alerts to GitHub Issues
Code scanning alerts can now be linked to GitHub Issues so maintainers can track security remediation with their existing planning workflow.
Application Security
Apr 9, 2026
New Low Quality option in the Hide comment menu
Moderators can now classify hidden comments as Low Quality across issues, discussions, pull requests, and commits.
Moderation
Apr 9, 2026
New Sort by control added to Notifications
Notifications can now be sorted newest-to-oldest or oldest-to-newest, making it easier to work through maintainer backlogs.
Notifications
Apr 9, 2026
Repository member role labels now in pull request list view
Maintainers can now see contributor role labels directly in public repository pull request lists before opening each PR.
Pull Requests
Apr 9, 2026
Release information in issue sidebar and default values for project fields
Issues now show release information for linked pull requests, and project fields can set default values for new items.
Issues
Apr 7, 2026
Code scanning: Batch apply security alert suggestions on pull requests
Maintainers can now batch multiple code scanning fixes into one pull request commit, reducing review and remediation time.
Application Security
Apr 7, 2026
Dependabot version updates now support the Nix ecosystem
Dependabot can now monitor Nix flakes and open version update pull requests for outdated flake inputs.
Supply Chain Security
Apr 6, 2026
npm trusted publishing now supports CircleCI
npm maintainers publishing from CircleCI can now use trusted publishing with OIDC instead of storing long-lived credentials.
Supply Chain Security
Apr 2, 2026
Improved search for GitHub Issues is now generally available
Natural language issue search is now generally available across GitHub Issues and accessible through the API.
Issues
Mar 31, 2026
Dependabot now supports Xcode projects using SwiftPM with .xcodeproj manifests
Dependabot can now detect and update Swift package dependencies in Xcode projects without a top-level Package.swift file.
Supply Chain Security
Mar 19, 2026
View code and comments side-by-side in pull request Files changed page
Pull request reviewers can now keep comments, overview, merge status, and alerts open alongside the diff.
Pull Requests
Mar 17, 2026
Dependabot now detects malware in npm dependencies
Dependabot can now alert maintainers when repositories depend on npm packages with known malicious versions.
Supply Chain Security
Mar 12, 2026
Issue fields: Structured issue metadata is in public preview
Issue fields add typed, organization-wide metadata for priority, effort, dates, and other issue triage data.
Issues
Mar 10, 2026
Dependabot now supports pre-commit hooks
Dependabot can now update pre-commit hooks from .pre-commit-config.yaml using the same workflow as other dependency updates.
Supply Chain Security
Mar 5, 2026
Quick access to merge status in pull requests is in public preview
Pull requests now show merge readiness at the top of the page so maintainers can spot blockers and missing approvals faster.
Pull Requests
Mar 5, 2026
Hierarchy view improvements and file uploads in issue forms
Issue forms now support file uploads, and the hierarchy view for sub-issues has been improved with better navigation and visibility.
Issues
Feb 25, 2026
GitHub Copilot CLI is now generally available
Copilot CLI brings AI-powered coding assistance directly to your terminal with agentic capabilities and MCP extensibility.
Copilot
Feb 19, 2026
Access all pull request comments without leaving the Files Changed page
View and navigate all PR comments inline on the Files Changed page without switching tabs.
Pull Requests
Feb 13, 2026
New repository settings for configuring pull request access
Maintainers can now configure who has access to create and manage pull requests directly from repository settings.
Repository Management
Feb 13, 2026
GitHub agentic workflows are now in technical preview
Agentic workflows let AI agents autonomously plan, execute, and iterate on tasks across your repositories.
Copilot
Feb 5, 2026
Improved pull request Files Changed page
The Files Changed experience has been redesigned with better performance, navigation, and review tools.
Pull Requests
Feb 5, 2026
Pinned comments on GitHub Issues
Maintainers can now pin important comments to the top of an issue for better visibility and context.
Issues
Jan 22, 2026
Faster loading for GitHub Issues
Issues now load significantly faster with improved rendering and data fetching.
Issues
Dec 8, 2025
Removed notifications from @mentions in commit messages
Mentions in commit messages no longer trigger notifications, reducing noise from automated and bulk commits.
Notifications
Dec 4, 2025
Notifications sidebar counter improved to remove spam notifications
Spam-triggered notifications are now hidden from the feed and counter, cleaning up nearly 6 million ghost notifications.
Notifications
Nov 15, 2025
Block org members from requesting GitHub App installations
Organization owners can now prevent members from submitting GitHub App installation requests.
Organization Management
Nov 1, 2025
New org-level setting to control repo admin permissions for installing GitHub Apps
Organization owners can now restrict whether repo admins can install GitHub Apps, adding a layer of governance.
Organization Management
Oct 9, 2025
Improved blocked users view in organization and personal settings
The blocked users page now shows when each user was blocked, who blocked them, and supports longer descriptions.
Moderation
Oct 2, 2025
One-click merge conflict resolution in the web UI
Accept current, incoming, or both changes with a single click when resolving merge conflicts directly in the browser.
Pull Requests
Sep 18, 2025
Improved relative/absolute time threshold in Actions workflow executions
Workflow run timestamps now switch from relative to absolute format after one hour for easier debugging and correlation.
Actions
Sep 4, 2025
Improved file navigation and editing in the web UI
Files found via search can now be edited directly on the default branch, and a new button navigates back from commits.
Repository Management
Aug 28, 2025
Added support for WebP images
WebP files now display inline in issues, PRs, discussions, gists, and repository file views instead of forcing a download.
Code View
Aug 14, 2025
Clearer distinction for pull request reviewer status and approvals
Required reviewers are now grouped at the top of the sidebar with accessible visual cues replacing color-only indicators.
Pull Requests
Aug 14, 2025
Custom headers added to Issue and PR email notifications
Notification emails now include metadata headers for labels, assignees, milestones, and issue types for easier filtering.
Notifications
Aug 7, 2025
Default tab size changed from eight to four
The default tab display width is now four spaces instead of eight, matching what most developers use in their editors.
Code View
Aug 7, 2025
Contributing guidelines added to repo tab and sidebar
Repositories with a CONTRIBUTING.md now show it in the repo tab bar and sidebar so new contributors can find it immediately.
Repository Management
Jul 24, 2025
User-defined tab width applied consistently across GitHub
Your tab-width preference now applies everywhere code is rendered, including diffs, blame views, and embedded snippets.
Code View