GitHub Copilot launches assisted permissions, with misjudgment risks
Assisted permissions is generally available in CLI, Copilot app and VS Code. Model review of some requests is neither a safety guarantee nor blanket authorization.
GitHub announced general availability on October 26; the announcement does not specify an exact launch time or minimum versions. A model reviews eligible command, path or URL requests and can let them proceed automatically. Administrators can restrict the mode.
GitHub warns that a model can approve dangerous actions; it cannot replace sandboxing or access restrictions. Copilot app cloud sessions lack these tool-permission controls. This announcement does not establish general web, mobile-app or standalone API support.
CLI documentation lists all Copilot plans, but this does not establish every account’s eligibility for this feature. Individual Pro/Pro+/Max list prices are US$10/39/100 monthly, with plan usage limits and allowances; separate feature charges are unconfirmed. Specific Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan availability and Traditional Chinese support are unspecified. Documentation review only; not tested.
Permissions and risks: https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/concepts/customizations/allowing-safe-commands
Plans: https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/get-started/plans
GitHub warns that a model can approve dangerous actions; it cannot replace sandboxing or access restrictions. Copilot app cloud sessions lack these tool-permission controls. This announcement does not establish general web, mobile-app or standalone API support.
CLI documentation lists all Copilot plans, but this does not establish every account’s eligibility for this feature. Individual Pro/Pro+/Max list prices are US$10/39/100 monthly, with plan usage limits and allowances; separate feature charges are unconfirmed. Specific Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan availability and Traditional Chinese support are unspecified. Documentation review only; not tested.
Permissions and risks: https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/concepts/customizations/allowing-safe-commands
Plans: https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/get-started/plans
Usage conditions
- Hong Kong
- Hong Kong-specific feature availability and Traditional Chinese support are unconfirmed; client, account and administrator restrictions apply. No local testing.
- Macau
- Macau-specific feature availability and Traditional Chinese support are unconfirmed; client, account and administrator restrictions apply. No local testing.
- Taiwan
- Taiwan-specific feature availability and Traditional Chinese support are unconfirmed; client, account and administrator restrictions apply. No local testing.
Official source: GitHub Copilot assisted permissions generally available