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GitHub Copilot adds session continuity and computer use
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Why it matters
- →Session continuity transforms Copilot from a reactive chat into a persistent background worker you can delegate tasks to.
- →Computer use allows agents to interact with desktop apps, bridging the gap between coding and general workflow automation.
- →The Agent Host architecture enables running agents on remote machines, decoupling AI workloads from local hardware constraints.
GitHub has released major updates to GitHub Copilot in VS Code, introducing session continuity across mobile, web, and desktop clients. The new Agent Host architecture allows cloud-based agent sessions to persist independently of the editor window, enabling users to offload work to remote machines or continue tasks started on a phone. Additionally, an experimental 'computer use' feature enables agents to interact with desktop applications on macOS and Windows, expanding capabilities beyond code generation. These changes position Copilot as a persistent, cross-platform automation tool rather than a simple IDE extension.
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How we got here
- 1GitHub Copilot Enhances Workflow with New Features
GitHub Changelog · August 7, 2026 · Same story
- 2Microsoft Unifies Copilot into Single 'Super App'
The Verge AI · September 25, 2026 · Related
- 3Microsoft Copilot gains local file access and OS actions
The Verge AI · October 7, 2026 · Same story
What happened next
- 4GitHub Copilot Projects and Computer Use go public
GitHub Changelog · October 28, 2026 · Same story
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- Oct 26 · GitHub Changelog
GitHub Copilot Assisted Permissions GA - Oct 28 · GitHub Changelog
GitHub Copilot plugins GA with enterprise controls↳ GitHub Copilot plugins reach GA with enterprise controls allowing admins to mandate or block specific tools for security compliance. - Oct 28 · GitHub Changelog
GitHub Copilot adds session continuity and computer use (This article)↳ GitHub Copilot adds session continuity for cross-device work and experimental computer use for direct desktop app interaction.
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