GitHub Copilot local sandboxing is now generally available
GitHub says developers and organizations can set enforceable limits on what Copilot-run tools access on their machines.
• GitHub Copilot local sandboxing is generally available in its CLI, app and VS Code sessions using Agent Host.
• Policies can limit agent-run commands' access to files, networks and credentials.
• GitHub says enterprise settings can require sandboxing, and the feature costs no extra.
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