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Create pull request from an existing branch on GitHub Mobile

Screenshot of GitHub Mobile showing the option to create a pull request from an existing branch

With this update, developers can review edited files and open a pull request from an existing branch anytime, anywhere, making your workflow smoother when moving between desktop and mobile.

Simply tap the + button on the repository or pull request view, select a branch, review the code and create a pull request if everything looks good. You can then continue testing or making adjustments on the desktop, making the development process more flexible and efficient.

Download or update GitHub Mobile today from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store to get started.

Learn more about GitHub Mobile and share your feedback to help us improve.

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Find the next model for your project faster with new sorting options on GitHub Models (GA)

GitHub Models makes it easy for every developer to build AI features and products directly on GitHub. Try and compare models for free in the playground, or integrate all 40+ models into your app with just one API key.

models sorting options

In order to improve navigation thorugh our growing catalog of models, you can now sort models by:

  • Alphabetical
  • Recently added
  • Output token limit (maximum text generated by the model)
  • Input token limit (maximum text length model can process)

Learn more about GitHub Models or share feedback in our community discussions.

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Custom repository instructions are now available for Copilot on GitHub.com (Public Preview)

Copilot chat on GitHub.com just leveled up! It now supports repository-specific custom instructions, giving you a more tailored and personalized chat experience. This means you can provide Copilot with important details about your development stack, coding standards, or even how you prefer to chat. 🎉

Now, you can use repository-specific custom instructions when chatting with Copilot in Visual Studio, VS Code and on GitHub.com

🚀 Getting Started

  1. Create a .github/copilot-instructions.md file in your repository (if .github doesn’t exist yet, go ahead and create it).
  2. Add your custom instructions to the file.

That’s it! Copilot chat will automatically apply these instructions whenever you’re chatting about that repository.

💡 Looking for ideas? Here are some examples to kick things off:

  • JavaScript: “Omit semicolons in code examples.”
  • Python: “We use Poetry for dependencies, not pip. Share instructions using Poetry.”
  • General style preference: “Use arrow functions instead of traditional function expressions.”

Start customizing and make Copilot chat feel like an extension of your team! 🛠

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