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GitHub Copilot Chat Enhances User Controls
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- →Enhancements improve user experience by allowing multitasking on GitHub.
- →Token spend indicators provide transparency and help manage usage effectively.
- →These updates make Copilot Chat more accessible and practical for developers.
GitHub has rolled out improvements to its Copilot Chat feature on the web, enhancing user interaction and control. Key updates include the ability to minimize the chat window, allowing users to browse GitHub while waiting for responses, and easier access to recent conversations. The introduction of token spend indicators gives users insight into their usage, helping them manage their Copilot token budget. These enhancements are now available to all Copilot plan users.
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- 1GitHub Copilot Enhances Web Chat Experience
GitHub Changelog · May 18, 2026 · Same story
- 2GitHub Copilot shifts to token-based billing
AI News · June 2, 2026 · Related
- 3GitHub Copilot Chat Enhances Pull Request Context
GitHub Changelog · June 4, 2026 · Same story
- 4GitHub Releases Copilot App for Desktop
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