-
Notifications
You must be signed in to change notification settings - Fork 0
docs(references): daily intelligence update 2026-04-17 (#36) #37
New issue
Have a question about this project? Sign up for a free GitHub account to open an issue and contact its maintainers and the community.
By clicking “Sign up for GitHub”, you agree to our terms of service and privacy statement. We’ll occasionally send you account related emails.
Already on GitHub? Sign in to your account
Merged
Merged
Changes from all commits
Commits
File filter
Filter by extension
Conversations
Failed to load comments.
Loading
Jump to
Jump to file
Failed to load files.
Loading
Diff view
Diff view
There are no files selected for viewing
This file contains hidden or bidirectional Unicode text that may be interpreted or compiled differently than what appears below. To review, open the file in an editor that reveals hidden Unicode characters.
Learn more about bidirectional Unicode characters
This file contains hidden or bidirectional Unicode text that may be interpreted or compiled differently than what appears below. To review, open the file in an editor that reveals hidden Unicode characters.
Learn more about bidirectional Unicode characters
| Original file line number | Diff line number | Diff line change |
|---|---|---|
| @@ -0,0 +1,113 @@ | ||
| # gh-aw Ecosystem Intelligence Report — 2026-04-17 | ||
|
|
||
| ## Executive Summary | ||
|
|
||
| Active day across all toolchains. gh-aw CLI holds at v0.68.3 (released 2026-04-14) — no new release today. Biggest movement: GitHub Copilot CLI hit v1.0.31 after 8 rapid releases since April 13, with v1.0.29 notably adding Claude Opus 4.7 support and making remote MCP server `type` field optional (defaults to `http`). Claude Code reached v2.1.112 with Claude Opus 4.7 `xhigh` effort mode, a 1-hour prompt cache TTL opt-in, and PreCompact hook support. The April 8 GitHub Copilot VS Code release formalized Autopilot mode (public preview) and nested subagents. One confirmed reference file gap: the `frontmatter-schema.md` models table still lists `gemini-pro` without a deprecation notice (deprecated 2026-03-26) and does not reflect Opus 4.7 availability. | ||
|
|
||
| --- | ||
|
|
||
| ## 1. gh-aw Core | ||
|
|
||
| - **Current CLI version**: v0.68.3 (released 2026-04-14) — no new release since yesterday | ||
| - **Last release highlights** (already captured 2026-04-16): `pre-steps:`, `run-install-scripts:`, `on.stale-check:` frontmatter fields; multiple security fixes for steganographic injection, XPIA @mentions, cache-memory sanitization, lock file integrity schema v4 | ||
| - **gh-aw-mcpg**: GitHub MCP guard policy confirmed GA — `tools.github` repos/min-integrity guard policy out of experimental status. DIFC guards enforce secrecy and integrity labels per request at the MCP Gateway level | ||
| - **DIFC integrity log filtering**: `gh aw logs --filtered-integrity` flag added to filter runs where DIFC integrity events were triggered (security investigation tooling) | ||
| - **Repo activity**: High-volume automated workflow runs on github/gh-aw itself; multiple refactoring PRs active | ||
|
|
||
| --- | ||
|
|
||
| ## 2. GitHub Copilot CLI — Rapid Iteration Week | ||
|
|
||
| Latest: **v1.0.31** (2026-04-16). Eight releases since April 13: | ||
|
|
||
| | Version | Date | Key Change | | ||
| |---------|------|-----------| | ||
| | v1.0.31 | 2026-04-16 | Prompt frame rendering fix (Windows/Ubuntu) | | ||
| | v1.0.30 | 2026-04-16 | `/statusline` command (customize status bar items: directory, branch, effort, context, quota); plugin skills discovery fix | | ||
| | v1.0.29 | 2026-04-16 | **Claude Opus 4.7 support**; remote MCP `type` field optional (defaults to `http`); `COPILOT_AGENT_SESSION_ID` env var; `--list-env` flag | | ||
| | v1.0.28 | 2026-04-16 | Permission prompts fix for git submodules; Rewind picker simplified to arrow keys | | ||
| | v1.0.27 | 2026-04-15 | `/ask` command (quick question without history); `copilot plugin marketplace update` | | ||
| | v1.0.26 | 2026-04-14 | Escape key fix for ask_user/elicitation prompts; context compaction checkpoint boundary fix | | ||
| | v1.0.25 | 2026-04-13 | **MCP server install from registry**; `/env` command (show loaded instructions, MCP servers, skills, agents, plugins); ACP clients can provide MCP servers on session start | | ||
| | v1.0.24 | 2026-04-10 | `preToolUse` hooks respect `modifiedArgs`/`updatedInput`/`additionalContext`; custom agent model accepts display names (e.g., "Claude Sonnet 4.5") | | ||
| | v1.0.23 | 2026-04-10 | `--mode`, `--autopilot`, `--plan` flags for starting in specific agent mode | | ||
|
|
||
| **Breaking / behavior change**: Remote MCP server configs in Copilot CLI can now omit the `type` field — it defaults to `http`. Existing configs with explicit `type: http` continue to work. | ||
|
|
||
| --- | ||
|
|
||
| ## 3. GitHub Copilot Agent Mode / VS Code (April 8, 2026 Release) | ||
|
|
||
| Source: [GitHub Changelog 2026-04-08](https://github.blog/changelog/2026-04-08-github-copilot-in-visual-studio-code-march-releases/) | ||
|
|
||
| - **Autopilot mode** (public preview): Agents approve their own tool calls, automatically retry on errors, work autonomously until task completion without per-step permission prompts. Available on paid Copilot plans (Pro, Business, Enterprise); not available on free tier. | ||
| - **Nested subagents**: Main Copilot agent can spawn child agents for subtasks, collecting results. Enabled via `chat.subagents.allowInvocationsFromSubagents` setting. | ||
| - **Integrated browser debugging**: Set breakpoints, inspect variables without leaving VS Code | ||
| - **Multimedia support**: Attach screenshots and videos to chat; agents can return visual recordings | ||
| - **Faster codebase search**: `#codebase` tool uses purely semantic searches against a single auto-managed index | ||
| - **Configurable thinking effort**: Adjustable for Claude Sonnet 4.6 and GPT-5.4 reasoning models | ||
| - **MCP server cross-tool sync**: MCP servers configured in VS Code now work across Copilot CLI and Claude agent sessions | ||
| - **Weekly stable releases**: VS Code transitioned to weekly stable cadence (covering v1.111–v1.115) | ||
| - **Cloud agent expansion**: Copilot cloud agent (formerly coding agent) can now work on a branch without creating one, giving more flexibility over branch workflows | ||
|
|
||
| --- | ||
|
|
||
| ## 4. Claude Code — v2.1.112 (2026-04-16) | ||
|
|
||
| Recent releases (April 13–16) relevant to gh-aw integration: | ||
|
|
||
| | Version | Date | Key Change | | ||
| |---------|------|-----------| | ||
| | v2.1.112 | 2026-04-16 | Fix: `claude-opus-4-7` temporarily unavailable in auto mode | | ||
| | v2.1.111 | 2026-04-16 | **Claude Opus 4.7 xhigh effort** (`/effort` interactive slider); Auto mode for Max subscribers with Opus 4.7 | | ||
| | v2.1.110 | 2026-04-15 | `/tui` command (fullscreen flicker-free rendering); push notification tool; `autoScrollEnabled` config | | ||
| | v2.1.108 | 2026-04-14 | **`ENABLE_PROMPT_CACHING_1H`** env var (1-hour cache TTL opt-in for API key, Bedrock, Vertex, Foundry); recap feature (`/recap`); model can discover/invoke background models | | ||
| | v2.1.105 | 2026-04-13 | `EnterWorktree` `path` param (switch to existing worktree); **PreCompact hook** (can block compaction with exit 2 or `{decision:block}`); background monitors via `monitors` manifest key; `/proactive` alias for `/loop` | | ||
| | v2.1.101 | 2026-04-10 | `/team-onboarding` command; OS CA cert store trust by default (enterprise TLS proxies); `/ultraplan` auto-creates cloud environment | | ||
|
|
||
| **Claude Opus 4.7**: Available in Claude Code v2.1.111+ and Copilot CLI v1.0.29+. `xhigh` effort level sits between `high` and `max`. | ||
|
|
||
| --- | ||
|
|
||
| ## 5. GitHub Actions — Early April 2026 | ||
|
|
||
| Source: [GitHub Changelog 2026-04-02](https://github.blog/changelog/2026-04-02-github-actions-early-april-2026-updates/) | ||
|
|
||
| - **Service containers**: New `entrypoint` and `command` override fields — allows customizing container startup without modifying the image | ||
| - **OIDC custom properties**: New security feature for OIDC token customization | ||
| - **Azure private networking VNET failover** (public preview): Configure a secondary Azure subnet (optionally different region) for GitHub Actions hosted runners. Triggered manually via UI/API or automatically by GitHub during regional outages | ||
|
|
||
| **Also from March 2026 (not previously captured):** | ||
| - **IANA timezone on cron schedules**: Add `timezone` field alongside cron expression instead of being locked to UTC | ||
| - **Environments without auto-deployment**: Use `deployment: false` key on environment to access it without creating a deployment record | ||
|
|
||
| --- | ||
|
|
||
| ## 6. GitHub MCP Server | ||
|
|
||
| - **v0.33.0 / v0.33.1** (2026-04-14): Already captured in previous report | ||
| - **Native Streamable HTTP**: New `http` command in the server binary brings Streamable HTTP support into the main repository (previously only at api.githubcopilot.com/mcp) | ||
| - **Insiders Mode**: Opt-in experimental features — first experiment is MCP Apps | ||
| - **MCP remote server retry**: MCP remote server connections automatically retry on transient network failures | ||
|
|
||
| --- | ||
|
|
||
| ## 7. Reference File Gaps Identified | ||
|
|
||
| | File | Gap | Priority | | ||
| |------|-----|----------| | ||
| | `frontmatter-schema.md` | `gemini-pro` model listed without deprecation notice (deprecated 2026-03-26) | High | | ||
| | `frontmatter-schema.md` | Models table doesn't reflect Claude Opus 4.7 availability via Copilot CLI v1.0.29+ | Medium | | ||
| | `frontmatter-schema.md` | IANA timezone support for Actions cron not referenced | Low | | ||
|
|
||
| --- | ||
|
|
||
| ## Sources | ||
|
|
||
| - [GitHub Copilot CLI Releases](https://github.com/github/copilot-cli/releases) | ||
| - [Claude Code Releases](https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code/releases) | ||
| - [GitHub Changelog 2026-04-08 (VS Code March Releases)](https://github.blog/changelog/2026-04-08-github-copilot-in-visual-studio-code-march-releases/) | ||
| - [GitHub Changelog 2026-04-02 (Actions Early April)](https://github.blog/changelog/2026-04-02-github-actions-early-april-2026-updates/) | ||
| - [gh-aw Releases](https://github.com/github/gh-aw/releases) | ||
| - [GitHub MCP Server](https://github.com/github/github-mcp-server) | ||
| - [gh-aw MCP Gateway](https://github.com/github/gh-aw-mcpg) |
This file contains hidden or bidirectional Unicode text that may be interpreted or compiled differently than what appears below. To review, open the file in an editor that reveals hidden Unicode characters.
Learn more about bidirectional Unicode characters
This file contains hidden or bidirectional Unicode text that may be interpreted or compiled differently than what appears below. To review, open the file in an editor that reveals hidden Unicode characters.
Learn more about bidirectional Unicode characters
| Original file line number | Diff line number | Diff line change |
|---|---|---|
|
|
@@ -134,5 +134,27 @@ Workflow reruns capped at 50 (2026-04-10). OIDC for Dependabot/code scanning. Co | |
| - **Copilot cloud agent per-org control** (April 15, 2026): Can now be enabled for selected organizations via AI Controls page → "Agent" → "Copilot Cloud Agent" | ||
| - **REST API version 2026-03-10**: Available with breaking changes to the REST API | ||
|
|
||
| --- | ||
|
|
||
| ## [2026-04-17] Daily Intelligence Update | ||
|
|
||
| ### 2026-04-17 -- version -- GitHub Copilot CLI v1.0.31 | ||
| Latest (2026-04-16). Eight releases since April 13. Key: v1.0.29 adds Claude Opus 4.7 support, remote MCP server `type` field optional (defaults to `http`), `COPILOT_AGENT_SESSION_ID` env var. v1.0.25 adds MCP server install from registry, `/env` command showing loaded environment. v1.0.23 adds `--mode`/`--autopilot`/`--plan` flags. | ||
|
Comment on lines
+139
to
+142
|
||
|
|
||
| ### 2026-04-17 -- version -- Claude Code v2.1.112 | ||
| Latest (2026-04-16). v2.1.111: Claude Opus 4.7 `xhigh` effort level, interactive `/effort` slider, Auto mode for Max subscribers. v2.1.108: `ENABLE_PROMPT_CACHING_1H` env var (1-hour cache TTL). v2.1.105: PreCompact hook (block compaction with exit code 2), background monitors via `monitors` manifest key, `EnterWorktree` `path` param. v2.1.101: OS CA cert store trust by default. | ||
|
|
||
| ### 2026-04-17 -- feature -- Copilot Autopilot Mode + Nested Subagents (April 8, 2026) | ||
| **Autopilot mode** (public preview): Agents approve own tool calls, auto-retry, work autonomously to completion. Available Pro/Business/Enterprise, not free. **Nested subagents**: Main agent spawns child agents via `chat.subagents.allowInvocationsFromSubagents`. Configurable thinking effort for Claude Sonnet 4.6 and GPT-5.4. MCP servers in VS Code now sync across Copilot CLI and Claude agent sessions. Weekly stable releases (v1.111–v1.115). | ||
|
|
||
| ### 2026-04-17 -- feature -- GitHub Actions IANA Timezone + Environment Deployment Control | ||
| **IANA timezone for cron**: Add `timezone` field alongside cron expression. **Environments without deployment**: Use `deployment: false` to access environment without creating a deployment record. **Early April**: Service container `entrypoint`/`command` overrides; Azure VNET failover for hosted runners (public preview). | ||
|
|
||
| ### 2026-04-17 -- security -- GitHub MCP Guard Policy GA | ||
| `tools.github` repos/min-integrity guard policy out of experimental. DIFC (Decentralized Information Flow Control) guards enforce secrecy/integrity labels per request at MCP Gateway. `gh aw logs --filtered-integrity` flag for filtering runs with DIFC integrity events. MCP remote server connections auto-retry on transient network failures. | ||
|
|
||
| ### 2026-04-17 -- deprecation -- gemini-pro model deprecated (reference file gap) | ||
| `gemini-pro` (Gemini 3 Pro) deprecated 2026-03-26 across Copilot CLI model selector. `frontmatter-schema.md` models table still lists it without deprecation notice — gap confirmed, fix in today's PR. | ||
|
|
||
| --- | ||
| <!-- Append new entries above this line, newest first --> | ||
Add this suggestion to a batch that can be applied as a single commit.
This suggestion is invalid because no changes were made to the code.
Suggestions cannot be applied while the pull request is closed.
Suggestions cannot be applied while viewing a subset of changes.
Only one suggestion per line can be applied in a batch.
Add this suggestion to a batch that can be applied as a single commit.
Applying suggestions on deleted lines is not supported.
You must change the existing code in this line in order to create a valid suggestion.
Outdated suggestions cannot be applied.
This suggestion has been applied or marked resolved.
Suggestions cannot be applied from pending reviews.
Suggestions cannot be applied on multi-line comments.
Suggestions cannot be applied while the pull request is queued to merge.
Suggestion cannot be applied right now. Please check back later.
There was a problem hiding this comment.
Choose a reason for hiding this comment
The reason will be displayed to describe this comment to others. Learn more.
The models table marks
gemini-proas deprecated and suggests usinggemini-ultra, butgemini-ultrais not listed anywhere else in this “accepted values” section. This makes the reference inconsistent for readers. Either addgemini-ultrato the table (with its description) if it’s a validmodel:value, or change the recommendation to one of the already-documented supported models.