GitHub Copilot's agentic capabilities are now available directly inside Slack in public preview, letting teams mention @GitHub in a channel or thread to triage issues, investigate failures, implement changes, and open pull requests. GitHub is also a launch partner for Slack Code, a new channel type for agent work. The preview is available to organizations on Copilot Business and Enterprise plans, with usage counted against existing Copilot entitlements, and administrators can require extra approval before agent-authored pull requests merge.
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What you can now do with @GitHubSlack Code and GitHub CopilotThe power of multiplayerAvailability and getting startedQuestions this post answers
How do I use GitHub Copilot directly in Slack now?
Mention @GitHub in a direct message, channel, or thread to start an agent session that can answer questions about code, triage bug reports, investigate failures, implement changes in a secure cloud sandbox, and open pull requests. This is available in public preview to organizations on GitHub Copilot Business or Enterprise plans, and usage counts against existing Copilot entitlements. daily.dev keeps developers current on new Copilot capabilities like agent sessions in Slack.
What is Slack Code and how does it relate to GitHub Copilot?
Slack Code is a new type of Slack channel designed for agents, and GitHub is a launch partner for it. When Copilot creates a dedicated code channel, teams can follow the plan, inspect diffs, review output previews such as HTML artifacts, and iterate with Copilot without cluttering the original conversation thread. Teams evaluating agentic workflows can track Slack Code and Copilot updates on daily.dev.
Can I require human approval before a Copilot-generated pull request merges?
Yes, repository administrators can require an additional approval for any pull request attributed to the Copilot app identity before it merges. This keeps a human in the loop on agent-authored work while still allowing usage to be managed with existing Copilot cloud agent budgets and permissions. daily.dev helps engineering teams stay on top of governance controls for agent-authored code.