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GitHub Copilot app now available in the usage metrics API
GitHub has rolled out an update to its usage metrics API, now incorporating data specifically for the Copilot app. Enterprise and organization admins can efficiently monitor distinct user engagement, including daily active users and overall adoption rates. The new reporting structure is designed to provide a deeper understanding of app utilization while ensuring existing integrations remain unaffected. This advancement reflects GitHub's commitment to enhancing transparency and functionality in their tools.
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Published 17 Jul 2026, 22:45 UTC1 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- New metrics for the GitHub Copilot app now available
- Admins can view daily active users in the usage metrics API
- Distinct metrics separated from generic features and lines-of-code data
- Enhances visibility alongside existing IDE, chat, and coding agent metrics
- Existing integrations remain unaffected by new reporting fields
Interesting facts
- The update introduces specific metrics for a previously underreported app.
- Enables better visibility for enterprises into Copilot’s adoption.
- Empowers organizations to measure session and request volumes effectively.