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Copilot API flags telemetry and version gaps
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- →Enterprise admins can now programmatically identify and fix data gaps in Copilot usage reports.
- →Distinguishes between version issues and telemetry blocks, reducing support overhead.
- →Improves accuracy of AI adoption metrics by exposing hidden inactive users.
GitHub has updated the Copilot usage metrics API to include diagnostic fields identifying users with missing client telemetry or outdated IDE/extension versions. New per-user indicators, such as client_telemetry_present and usage_metrics_requirements, appear in enterprise and organization reports, alongside daily aggregate counts for affected users. These additions allow administrators to pinpoint causes of data gaps, including disabled telemetry, version mismatches, or network restrictions, without relying on support tickets. The update is available to users with the View Copilot Metrics permission and requires the Copilot usage metrics policy to be enabled.
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