GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio releases September 2026 update
GitHub published a changelog entry for the September 2026 update to GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio. The announced features include exploring pull requests within chat, selecting a preferred AI model, and fixing vulnerable packages flagged by Visual Studio. The source excerpt is truncated and does not list full details.
Why it matters
Developers using Visual Studio with Copilot may gain new ways to review pull requests, choose models, and address dependency vulnerabilities without leaving the IDE, which can affect how code review and security fixes are handled in their workflow.
Who should care
Software developers and engineering teams using Visual Studio with GitHub Copilot, especially those building and maintaining web applications or online business software.
What you can do
Update to the latest Visual Studio and GitHub Copilot extension, then test the pull request chat and vulnerable package fix features on an existing project.