# GitHub GitHub Copilot weekly releases — August 31

- Product: GitHub (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/github)
- Vendor: GitHub
- Date: 2026-09-04
- Original notes: https://github.blog/changelog/2026-09-04-github-copilot-weekly-releases-august-31
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/github/releases/2026-09-04-github-copilot-weekly-releases-august-31

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