Instant previews, flexible editing, and working with issues in Copilot available in public preview
Summary
Inspired by our previous release, working with Copilot Chat on GitHub has become even more seamless. You can instantly preview HTML files, edit files you’ve created, and work on issues…
Inspired by our previous release, working with Copilot Chat on GitHub has become even more seamless. You can instantly preview HTML files, edit files you’ve created, and work on issues right away. Several exciting new capabilities give you more control and flexibility.
What’s new
- Preview your rendered HTML files directly in the side panel
- Edit files in the side panel to seamlessly refine and adjust them
- Generate and preview Mermaid diagrams for fast visualizations, whether they’re flowcharts or sequence diagrams
- Keep tabs on your issues in the same right side panel, ensuring you can tackle open tasks while discussing them
- Track issues or pull requests in responses that are rendered in a familiar GitHub style, making working with them easier
In addition, you can enjoy a smoother streaming experience and enhanced rendering of attachments.
Try it out
See the updated experience in action by submitting any of the following example prompts:
- What are the last five pull requests I made?
- Create a commit flow diagram in a markdown file.
- List the latest issues assigned to me.
- Create a colored 3D Rubik’s cube using only HTML and CSS.
Join us as we continue to streamline Copilot Chat, giving you instant previews, flexible editing, and more power right where you need it! Your feedback drives our improvements. Let us know how these new changes enhance your workflow by using the in-product feedback option or sharing your thoughts in the GitHub Community.