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Release

February 5, 2025 • 1 minute read

View and iterate on generated files directly within Copilot chat (Preview)

You can now view and iterate on generated files directly within Copilot chat on GitHub. File suggestions open in a side panel, making it faster than ever to preview and…

A screenshot showing the new file blocks in the Copilot chat feed and the new side panel where code files are opened.

You can now view and iterate on generated files directly within Copilot chat on GitHub. File suggestions open in a side panel, making it faster than ever to preview and refine your generated code.

What’s new:

Quick file iteration: When Copilot chat suggests files, they open immediately for closer inspection.
Convenient previews: Markdown files render directly inside the side panel.
Support for more formats: We’re just getting started, expect additional file types and capabilities soon.

Try it out:

Your feedback drives our improvements! Let us know what you think using the in-product feedback option or share your thoughts in the GitHub Community.

Join us on this journey as we continue to enhance Copilot Chat and deliver a smoother developer workflow!

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