Release2026-10-19

GitHub added REST API endpoints for Copilot model policies. They cover enterprises, enterprise teams, agent apps, and organizations. Enterprise policies can delegate model control to organizations or teams. Documentation is available for managing model availability. The endpoints are generally available now.

What changed

Copilot model policies could only be managed through the GitHub UI.

What it unlocks

Programmatically retrieving and updating Copilot model policies at enterprise, team, agent app, and organization levels.

What you need to act on it

  • an enterprise, organization, or team on GitHub
  • REST API access

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