Improving the code scanning REST API `updated_at` field

The code scanning REST API updated_at field has been improved to help you review your most recently changed alerts.

The updated_at timestamp now returns the alert's most recent state change on the branch that you requested. We consider a state change to be a significant event, including an alert being introduced, fixed, dismissed, reopened or reintroduced. This is implemented in both the repo API and org API so it can be used consistently at scale.

Previously, the updated_at timestamp changed whenever an alert was found in an analysis or the alert state changed, and so was updated very regularly. This improvement lets you efficiently use updated_at to sort and focus on your most recently changed alerts.

The code scanning REST API list alerts endpoints code-scanning/alerts returns the value for the default branch, unless another branch is specificed. The alert endpoint code-scanning/alerts/{alert_number} reports at the alert level, so will return the maximum value for the alert across all branches.

This is now live on GitHub.com for the repository level API. This will be live for the organization level API over the next few days because it requires data reindexing. This will ship to GitHub Enterprise Server version 3.11. For more information, see the code scanning REST API documentation.

Simplified post-migration identity mapping for Enterprise Managed Users

When you migrate to GitHub.com with GitHub Enterprise Importer, user activity (e.g. issues, pull requests, comments) is linked to placeholder identities called "mannequins".

After you've finished migrating, you can "reclaim" those mannequins, linking the migrated activity to users' GitHub.com accounts. As part of this process, users receive invitations, asking them to accept the mannequin attribution.

Now, organizations using Enterprise Managed Users (EMU) can reclaim mannequins immediately, skipping the invitation process. This can be done one-by-one, or in bulk using a CSV.

To use this new feature, you'll need to update to the new v1.0.0 version of the GitHub Enterprise Importer CLI, released today.

For more details, see "Reclaiming mannequins for GitHub Enterprise Importer" in the GitHub Docs.

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Copilot in GitHub Support (Alpha)

We are excited to announce the alpha release of Copilot in GitHub Support, a faster way to find answers to your GitHub related questions! Copilot in GitHub Support is an AI-powered assistant that answers questions based on our official GitHub Enterprise Cloud documentation.

Initially, we’re offering the Copilot experience to a limited number of randomly selected GitHub Enterprise Cloud customers. We hope to continue rolling out the experience to a wider audience over the coming months.

If your ticket is selected, you’ll be provided with an option to opt-in while creating your support ticket. During the alpha, GitHub will be reviewing answers provided and collecting feedback from participating customers to improve the accuracy.

Copilot in GitHub Support is part of our ongoing effort to make GitHub the best place for all developers to collaborate, innovate, and ship great software. We believe that Copilot in GitHub Support will enhance your experience and productivity.

We look forward to hearing from you and learning from your feedback.

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