GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio , June update

GAJul 15, 2026VerifiedAdded Sep 22, 2026

June 2026 is about visibility and trust with a clearer view of your GitHub Copilot usage, a new trust layer for MCP servers, and the first C++ scenarios for the modernization agent reaching general availability. Highlights Here’s what’s new with GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio 2026.

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https://github.blog/changelog/2026-07-14-github-copilot-in-visual-studio-june-update

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