GitHub Copilot CLI v1.0.73

GitHub Copilot CLI v1.0.73 was released on .

Summary

GitHub Copilot CLI v1.0.73 improves how custom agents work with multiple directories and makes agent instructions more reliable by properly handling relative links. These updates make your workflows smoother whether you're managing complex projects or using personalized agent ...

Release Context

  • This was the 116th GitHub Copilot CLI release of 2026 tracked by Havoptic.
  • It shipped the same day as GitHub Copilot CLI v1.0.72 (July 20, 2026).
  • GitHub Copilot CLI: ships every 3.6 days — 8 releases in the last month.

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Release Notes

2026-07-20 - Anthropic subagents continue working when additional directories are configured - Resolve relative links in custom agent instructions from the agent file location

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