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Code review in the age of AI - Why developers will always own the merge button
Author Elle Shwer discusses the evolving role of GitHub Copilot in assisting with code merging processes, while emphasizing that ultimate control stays with developers. The article offers insights into how intelligent tools can support but not replace human judgement during critical development workflows.
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Model Context Protocol (MCP) support in VS Code is generally available
Authored by Allison, this article highlights the availability of Model Context Protocol (MCP) for GitHub Copilot in VS Code production environments. The piece discusses how MCP empowers GitHub Copilot to integrate with external tools and data sources, enhancing developer workflows and productivity.
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Xebia Knowledge Events (XKE) - Coming Soon
Welcome to the future home of Xebia Knowledge Events - our signature series of knowledge-sharing gatherings where technology enthusiasts, industry experts, and curious minds come together to explore the latest trends and innovations in software development and technology.
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Start and track GitHub Copilot coding agent sessions from Visual Studio Code
In this article, Allison introduces the GitHub Copilot coding agent, a feature that enables developers to delegate coding tasks to Copilot. This allows Copilot to handle work in the background, enhancing productivity by letting developers focus on other aspects of their projects.
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Weekly AI & Tech News Roundup: July 8–14, 2025
Here’s your roundup of the most significant news and updates in AI, technology, and developer tools from July 8 to July 14, 2025.
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Automating my Git workflow in VS Code with Copilot Chat, Custom Prompts, and Terminal Auto-Approval
Automate your Git workflow in Visual Studio Code by combining Copilot Chat, custom prompts, and the new terminal auto-approval system. This approach lets you review, commit, rebase, and push changes with a single chat command, while maintaining safety and control over every step. Reinier van Maanen shares how to set up this workflow, including prompt files, settings, and a Python script for last-minute intervention.
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The point of changing the feature name to 'AI action'?
Authored by coding_monster, this article discusses a recent UI change in VSCode Insider: the context menu now displays ‘AI Actions’ in place of ‘Copilot’ when right-clicking a file.
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Missing feature in VS Code version 1.102.0 - option to close copilot changed/modified files
In this brief user report, iammultiman discusses a frustrating change in recent versions of Visual Studio Code related to GitHub Copilot’s user experience.
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SAAS product created by GitHub copilot
In this brief post, Ok-Championship-4902 reaches out to the development community, asking them to share information about SaaS products they’ve developed using GitHub Copilot. The author is interested in learning about real-world applications and success stories involving AI-assisted coding tools, specifically focusing on SaaS projects.
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Copilot Chat stalls/hangs/will not finish
Competitive_Dot_9762 discusses persistent performance issues with GitHub Copilot Chat on a Mac M2 device. Despite using various chat modes and models such as Sonnet 4 and GPT 4.1 within VS Code (version 1.102), Copilot Chat frequently hangs during code edits, consuming substantial memory before becoming unresponsive. The piece notes that updates have not resolved these challenges, with rare instances of quick edits from certain models. The post outlines the frustrations faced even with a Pro subscription, inviting other users to share their experiences.
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Why I changed Cursor to Copilot and it turned out to be the best choice
Author Cobuter_Man, creator of APM, reflects on their year-long experience using AI-driven code editors. After switching from Cursor to VS Code with GitHub Copilot, they critique Cursor’s opaque billing practices and praise Copilot’s transparent limits and performance. The article discusses open-source AI code assistants, the rise of alternatives like Claude Code, and the importance of fair policies and user trust.
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Agent getting stuck while reading terminal commands, add this to your rules.
In this article, Ok-Candy6112 introduces a practical prompt designed to improve GitHub Copilot’s efficiency when executing terminal commands. The prompt enhances the AI agent’s ability to monitor real-time shell output, actively checks for errors or hangs, and raises alerts for unexpected issues. If terminal command execution has been a pain point, this approach offers a straightforward remedy for more robust, responsive workflows.
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GitHub Copilot coding agent now uses one premium request per session
In a post by sharonlo_, changes to the GitHub Copilot Coding Agent’s pricing are announced. Starting July 10th, sessions initiated through Copilot Coding Agent will consistently require one Copilot premium request, streamlining costs and enhancing predictability for users. This update addresses community feedback and distinguishes the Copilot Coding Agent from agent mode in IDEs, which already bills one premium request per user prompt.
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VS Code June 2025 (version 1.102)
In this article, isidor_n discusses the latest updates to the GitHub Copilot Chat extension for Visual Studio Code. Readers will learn about new open-source contributions, support for custom project instructions, custom chat modes for specific tasks, and the general availability of MCP support. The article also highlights improved editor experiences for developers and invites questions about these enhancements.
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GitHub Copilot coding agent now uses one premium request per session
In this article, Allison explores the capabilities of GitHub Copilot as a coding agent for developers. She highlights how Copilot enables teams to efficiently tackle technical debt, resolve bugs, and even implement new features at scale by delegating tasks to the AI-driven assistant.
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You're probably using Copilot the wrong way
In this article, Thershort draws on years of coding experience to offer actionable insights into operating efficiently with AI coding tools, like GitHub Copilot and Sonnet 4. Emphasizing the irreplaceable value of human oversight, Thershort provides a personal workflow for integrating AI into the development process, offering tips, tools, and warnings for developers eager to leverage AI without losing control over code quality or project direction.
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A follow-up to 'Goodbye Copilot!'...
In this follow-up article, author UsualResult revisits their decision to stop using GitHub Copilot, sharing candid feedback after several weeks of using Cursor as an alternative. The author compares both tools in terms of usability, stability, cost, and the overall developer experience, providing insights into their reasons for switching and ongoing impressions. Their experience offers a useful perspective for developers considering alternatives to popular AI code assistants.
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I can't add the Sonnet 4 model
Exotic_Remote_7205 shares their experience with Copilot PRO, describing difficulty in accessing PRO models on a second laptop despite an active license. The author seeks feedback from others on whether this issue is common and requests possible solutions or insights from the community.
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Question About the Premium Models
Jigsawble discusses their recent experience with changes in GitHub Copilot Pro’s subscription, specifically the introduction of ‘Premium Models’ such as Gemini and Claude in VSCode. The author notes layout changes and the appearance of multiplier scores tied to these models. Despite believing premium models were included within the $10 monthly subscription, they received an unexpected additional charge, causing confusion about what is now covered. The post raises concerns about billing transparency and feature access for paid users.
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How to make GitHub copilot query up multiple knowledge bases?
In this post, No_Tea3818 discusses using GitHub Copilot in a controlled environment where installing extensions is not permitted. The author shares their experience supporting multiple clients, each with unique recurring tasks, and describes strategies for making Copilot refer to specific instruction files. The post seeks advice on best practices for leveraging Copilot effectively under such restrictions.
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How to modify the LLM in GitHub Copilot Review ?
In this article, author foch_01 shares their experience testing GitHub Copilot, noting its brevity and relative lack of relevance compared to alternatives like CodeRabbit. The central question revolves around the possibility of modifying Copilot’s underlying large language model (LLM) or whether such an option may become available in the future.
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Grok4
In this brief submission, author EroticVoice poses a question to the GitHub Copilot team about the possibility of integrating Grok 4, suggesting that there is a specialized model for coding. The post reflects ongoing community interest in expanding Copilot’s underlying AI capabilities and model options.
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New Copilot Chat features now generally available on GitHub
In this article, Allison discusses the latest development regarding Copilot Chat features on GitHub.
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Search any GitHub repo from agent
In this article, digitarald highlights a powerful yet often overlooked feature of the VS Code agent: searching within GitHub repositories using embeddings for efficient code and prompt discovery. The author demonstrates this capability using the ‘awesome-copilot’ repository and shares an additional tip for enhancing copilot-instructions.md files to improve reference searching. The article provides insights that can streamline your development workflow and make Copilot even more effective.