Copilot Monthly Digest: August Edition

[Akash1134]

August pushed Copilot toward truly agentic, everywhere workflows. New brains (GPT-5, Gemini 2.5 Pro), MCP wired into your IDEs, and agents on github.com that turn issues into real PRs while you sip your coffee ☕.. Here's your quick-hit recap to carry that momentum into September.

⚡ This Month in Copilot

• Copilot’s next edit suggestion (NES) in public preview in JetBrains — Accept multi-step edits in one go, right inside JetBrains.
• Copilot coding agent now supports AGENTS.md custom instructions — Define repo-specific rules and prompts in AGENTS.md so the agent behaves how your team works.
• Copilot code completion now uses the GPT-4.1 Copilot model — Faster, more accurate suggestions powered by the newest Copilot completion model.
• Copilot code review: Generally available in Xcode and new admin control — AI reviews for Swift/iOS plus org-level toggles so admins can manage rollout.
• Create sub-issues with Copilot in public preview — Break big issues into bite-size tasks Copilot can help plan and execute.
• Copilot coding agent is now available in GitHub Enterprise Cloud with data residency — Enterprise rollout with regional data controls to meet compliance needs.
• Grok Code Fast 1 is rolling out in public preview for GitHub Copilot — A speed-focused coding model you can try as an optional preview.
• Copilot generated commit messages on github.com is in public preview — Draft clear, context-aware commit messages without leaving your browser.
• Premium request overage policy is generally available for Copilot Business and Enterprise — Predictable billing when teams go over included premium requests.
• Model Context Protocol (MCP) support for JetBrains, Eclipse, and Xcode is now generally available — Plug external tools and data sources into Copilot across more IDEs.
• OpenAI GPT-5 is now available in public preview in Visual Studio, JetBrains IDEs, Xcode, and Eclipse — Try the newest model directly in your editor for coding, chat, and reviews.

🗺️ Upcoming Copilot events

• GitHub Universe 2025 — Oct 28–29, San Francisco + virtual. Keynotes on AI agents/automation, hands-on workshops, and optional on-site Copilot certification (Oct 30).
• Microsoft AI Tour: Osaka — Sep 10 (JST), Osaka. Copilot demos and AI sessions with GitHub + Microsoft.
• Microsoft AI Tour: Chicago — Sep 25 (CDT), Chicago. How teams ship with Copilot and AI in the stack.
• GitHub Latest Updates Webinar (Japanese) — Sep 29, 10:00 UTC. Monthly recap across Copilot, Actions, and more.
• Microsoft AI Tour: Toronto — Oct 1 (EDT), Toronto. Live sessions and demos on GitHub Copilot and AI best practices.

📚 Noteworthy Reads (August picks)

• Under the hood: Exploring the AI models powering GitHub Copilot — How Copilot’s evolving models and infra power agentic workflows.
• How to use GitHub Copilot on github.com: A power user’s guide — Automate tasks, assign agents, and prototype—no IDE required.
• Building your first MCP server: How to extend AI tools with custom capabilities — Extend Copilot with custom tools, resources, and prompts.

💬 Community Buzz

• Copilot Limit reached — You’ve hit the monthly premium request cap: check Usage/Billing; on Business/Enterprise ask an admin to enable Premium Request Overage; favor inline completions over long chats/reviews; otherwise wait for the monthly reset.
• Copilot Can't Read Images — Enable a multimodal chat model, attach images via the paperclip, update your IDE/extension, then reload the window.
• Bad Request when using C# XML comment completion — Update Visual Studio and the Copilot extension, clear caches/restart; if it persists, post a minimal repro and Activity Log while the fix rolls out.

Keep the momentum rolling! We announce all our latest ships in the Copilot News and Announcements category.

See something we should feature next month? Drop it in the comments and we’ll amplify the best insights—September’s already lining up big.