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Local sandboxing in the GitHub Copilot app (GitHub Changelog (Copilot))
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The GitHub Copilot app adds configurable local sandboxing that limits which files, network resources, and credentials a command can reach on your machine.
In plain words
- GitHub's Copilot app now lets users limit its access when it carries out instructions on their computer.
- Users can restrict access to files, network connections, and details used to sign into accounts.
- These limits can reduce the damage if the app carries out an instruction the user did not intend.
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Sep 24, 2026 · in the sections
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