Turn notifications into code with GitHub Copilot in Teams

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The new GitHub app in Microsoft Teams brings notifications and Copilot together, helping your team turn issues into fixes without leaving the conversation.

Get repository updates in channels, group chats, or private chats. When an update needs action, reply to the notification and mention @GitHub with the task. Copilot uses the linked issue or pull request and the thread conversation as context to investigate and implement changes.

Turn an issue notification into a pull request

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1. Get notified: A GitHub issue notification arrives in Teams with a link to a reported bug.
2. Take action: Ask @GitHub to investigate the issue, implement a fix, and open a pull request.
3. Review and ship: Your team reviews the proposed changes, iterates with Copilot, runs tests, and decides whether to merge.

The same workflow works for implementing features, expanding test coverage, and updating documentation.

Get started

Install the GitHub app in Microsoft Teams, previously called GitHub notifications. If you already have GitHub notifications installed, update to the latest version. Your existing notification capabilities will continue to work.

If you use the legacy GitHub app, it will be renamed GitHub (deprecated) and retired on November 16, 2026. Install the consolidated app using the link above to continue using Copilot in Teams.

Mention @GitHub and follow the prompts to connect your GitHub account and select a repository.

Notifications don't require a Copilot license. To use Copilot, you need a paid GitHub Copilot plan and cloud sandboxes enabled. Your organization or enterprise administrator may also need to enable Copilot cloud agent and cloud sandboxes.

For setup details, see the GitHub integration for Teams and using Copilot cloud agent in Teams.

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Tell us how you're using GitHub in Teams and where the workflow could improve. Share your feedback in the comments below.

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