GitHub Copilot's @GitHub bot is now generally available in Slack and Teams

GitHub has made @GitHub in Slack and Teams generally available, according to a changelog post published on November 6, 2026. The feature lets developers turn conversations into code without leaving their chat app. From a Slack or Teams discussion, users can investigate bugs, create issues, implement changes, and open pull requests.

The release adds Canvas in Teams, which lets users review implementation plans, code changes, and previews alongside their conversation. Teammates can share feedback and refine the implementation together without leaving Teams. GitHub also says onboarding is faster, since @GitHub now identifies the repository from a message and launches a session without asking users to select it again. A fix addresses an issue that could prevent responses to follow-up messages.

Why it matters

Many engineering decisions start in chat, and moving them into a repository usually means switching tools and retyping context. Keeping that handoff inside Slack or Teams can shorten the path from request to coding session. The release also adds clearer attribution, so issues and pull requests created by @GitHub now note the conversation they came from.

What to do

Teams already using Slack or Teams should try @GitHub in a test channel and check how the new repository detection works with their projects. Before rolling it out more broadly, confirm plan eligibility, supported workspace setups, and any admin requirements on GitHub’s site, since those details are not covered in the release notes.