# GitHub — GitHub Copilot app, Universe releases

- Company: GitHub (github.com)
- Announced: 2026-10-28T15:55:00+00:00
- Category: capability-change
- Coverage: not counted
- Announcement: yes
- Group: announcements
- Source: https://github.blog/changelog/2026-10-28-github-copilot-app-universe-releases
- Record: https://forck.live/items/28831-github-copilot-app-universe-releases
- Subject: Copilot

GitHub is adding projects to its Copilot app, giving work that spans several repositories or no repository at all a single place to hold its context, agents and results. A user starts a project, describes the goal, and adds context such as repositories, design mocks, Slack threads or meeting notes, then picks the models and tools for the job. Copilot runs as many agents as the work needs and returns results such as pull requests for review, and project automations handle repeatable tasks like making a promo video whenever a feature lands. Copilot Projects are in public preview, and a focused task in one repository can still be started as a session directly from that repository. The app also adds computer use, in public preview on macOS and Windows, which lets Copilot read app content, click controls, enter or edit text and move across apps, including those without an API, command-line interface or MCP integration. Copilot asks for approval before controlling an app, and organizations can disable the feature through managed settings; on macOS users must grant Accessibility and Screen Recording permissions.

## Evidence

Verbatim from https://github.blog/changelog/2026-10-28-github-copilot-app-universe-releases:

> Work doesn’t always fit in a single repository or session. A feature can span several repositories. A launch plan can pull in specs, designs, and assets without touching a repository at all. Projects in the GitHub Copilot app give that work one home, with its context, agents, and results together. Copilot coordinates the work in the background and checks in when it needs you.
> 
> Start a project, describe what you want to get done, and add the context Copilot needs (e.g., repositories, design mocks, Slack threads, or notes from a design meeting). Choose the models and tools for the job. Copilot runs as many agents as the work needs and brings back results (e.g., pull requests) for your review.
> 
> Use project automations for repeatable tasks, such as creating a new promo video whenever a feature lands.
> 
> For a focused task in a single repository, you can still start a session directly from that repository.
> 
> Copilot Projects are now in public preview. You can learn more in the projects documentation .
> 
> Use context from connected tools such as Slack and Figma to research a request, draft a specification, or work through a design alongside your code.

---

Record: https://forck.live/items/28831-github-copilot-app-universe-releases
Catalogue: https://forck.live/llms.txt
Current issue: https://forck.live/feed.md