GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio — July update
Quick Answer
The July 2026 update for GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio introduces a new agent in public preview, built-in.NET and Azure skills, and organization-level custom instructions, enhancing user workflows and collaboration.
Quick Take
Key features include improved Copilot Chat responses and code review capabilities, available across all plans.
Key Points
- New Copilot Chat agent improves task accuracy and response clarity.
- Built-in .NET and Azure skills help customize workflows for developers.
- Code review feature allows inline comments and suggestions on selected code.
- Organization owners can set custom instructions for consistent Copilot responses.
- Features vary by plan; organization-level instructions require GitHub Copilot Business or Enterprise.
Source Excerpt
July 2026 brought a new agent based on the Copilot SDK, built-in expertise from the. NET and Azure teams, and more ways to tailor GitHub Copilot to how you and…
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