What happened
GitHub has updated its Slack integration so that the agentic capabilities of GitHub Copilot CLI and the GitHub Copilot app are now available inside Slack.
The new experience is being offered in public preview.
Users can interact with the @GitHub handle in Slack as part of the feature, according to the GitHub Changelog post.
Why it matters
Bringing Copilot's agentic skills into Slack positions GitHub's AI assistant in a space where teams already communicate and coordinate work.
By offering a public preview, GitHub is likely exploring how developers will use these AI-driven workflows in conversational settings before expanding access more broadly.
Key facts
The GitHub integration in Slack now supports agentic capabilities from GitHub Copilot CLI and the GitHub Copilot app.
The new GitHub Copilot experience in Slack is available in public preview.
Users can work with @GitHub in Slack as part of this integration.
What to watch next
More details may emerge about the specific actions users can take with @GitHub in Slack, since the announcement appears to continue beyond its opening description.
The public preview may evolve as GitHub gathers feedback and potentially expands Copilot's Slack capabilities.