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GitHub Copilot CLI Adds Security Review Command
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Why it matters
- →Provides developers with an AI-driven tool to catch security vulnerabilities early.
- →Enhances existing security measures by offering a lightweight, on-demand review process.
- →Integrates seamlessly into developers' workflows, improving efficiency and security.
GitHub has launched a new security review command in its Copilot CLI, now available in public preview. This feature allows developers to perform AI-driven security scans on their code changes directly from the terminal. The command identifies high-confidence security vulnerabilities and offers actionable suggestions, focusing on common issues like injection flaws and weak cryptography. This tool complements existing GitHub security features by providing a lightweight, on-demand review process. Developers can try this experimental feature by enabling experimental mode in Copilot CLI.
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