GitHub Copilot app now supports GitHub Enterprise Server

GitHub has added support for GitHub Enterprise Server (GHES) to the GitHub Copilot app. Users can now bring work from their GHES instances into the app by adding a GHES account, which lets them work with remote repositories, issues, and pull requests. The feature was previously an opt-in preview and is now generally available.

To connect a GHES account, users first need to sign in with a GitHub.com or GHE.com account. They then go to Settings > Accounts > Add account and choose GitHub Enterprise Server. The capability is available in GitHub Copilot app 1.2.0 and later. Cloud sessions are not available for GHES, so users working on those repositories should plan accordingly.

Why it matters

Enterprise teams that host code on self-hosted GHES instances can now work on those repositories, issues, and pull requests from within the Copilot app. The change closes a gap for organizations that had been waiting for the preview to become generally available. Teams that depend on cloud sessions will still need a different workflow for GHES projects.

What to do

Confirm that your GitHub Copilot app is on version 1.2.0 or later before adding your GHES account. Sign in with a GitHub.com or GHE.com account first, then follow the Settings path to add the GHES account. For current requirements and supported features, confirm the details on GitHub’s Copilot documentation.