Assigning GitHub Copilot to an issue now adds you as an assignee
Published: (December 18, 2025 at 12:46 PM EST)
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Source: GitHub Changelog
Source: GitHub Changelog
Assigning GitHub Copilot to an Issue Adds You as an Assignee
When you assign an issue to Copilot, you’ll now automatically be added as an assignee yourself. This makes it easier to track your work using filters like assignee:@me and understand who is working on an issue.
- Join the community discussion to share your feedback
- Learn more in our documentation on assigning issues to Copilot.
Disclaimer: The UI for features in public preview is subject to change.