What happened
GitHub released an August 2026 update for Copilot in Visual Studio, focusing on giving users more control over several key aspects of the tool.
The update expands control over how Copilot reasons, the models used, how teams share specialized agents, and when code reviews are requested.
Why it matters
Handing users finer-grained control means teams can align Copilot's behavior more closely with their specific workflows and quality standards.
Managing model choice and reasoning behavior could help organizations tailor AI assistance to different coding contexts and compliance needs.
Key facts
The update is dated August 2026 and applies to GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio.
It provides more control over Copilot's reasoning, model selection, team sharing of specialized agents, and timing of code review requests.
What to watch next
The blog post mentions highlights but does not detail them in the summary, so more specifics may be available in the full update notes.
Users may want to test the new controls to see how they affect daily coding and team collaboration.