Allison explains recent improvements to GitHub that enable uploading a broader range of file types as attachments in issues, pull requests, and discussions, enhancing collaboration for developers.

Expanded File Type Support for GitHub Attachments

GitHub has rolled out expanded support for file attachments in issues, pull requests, and discussions. Users can now upload a much wider variety of file types directly into their collaborative threads, making it easier to share all relevant artifacts without leaving the platform.

What’s New?

Wider range of supported file types, such as:
- Code/Data: .py, .yaml, .yml, .css, .xml, .html, .htm, .js, .sql, .java, .c, .cpp, .sh, .php, .ts, .tsx, .cs, .ipynb, .pdb, .xlsm, .tsv, .drawio, .bin
- Documents: .rtf, .doc
- Text/Email: .debug, .msg, .eml, .copilotmd
- Images: .bmp, .tif, .tiff
- Audio: .mp3, .wav
Attachments can be added to issues, pull requests, discussions, and comments.
Easily share code snippets, logs, configuration files, data, images, and other key resources between collaborators.

How Does This Help?

Streamlines development workflows by reducing friction in sharing relevant files.
Improves traceability and context by keeping important artifacts within the discussion platform.
Supports better troubleshooting and collaboration by allowing more direct information exchange.

More Information

See the full details and usage guide in the GitHub documentation.

Join the conversation or post feedback in the GitHub Community discussion.

Authored by Allison for The GitHub Blog.

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