# GitHub GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio — July update

- Product: GitHub (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/github)
- Vendor: GitHub
- Date: 2026-07-30
- Original notes: https://github.blog/changelog/2026-07-30-github-copilot-in-visual-studio-july-update
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/github/releases/2026-07-30-github-copilot-in-visual-studio-july-update

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