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GitHub Copilot Usage Metrics Now Include VS Code Agents Activity

GitHub Copilot usage metrics reports now incorporate generally available metrics for activity within the dedicated VS Code Agents window, enabling measurement of adoption and engagement.

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GitHub has updated its Copilot usage metrics reports to include activity from the dedicated VS Code Agents window. This change, announced on September 11, 2026, provides new data points for enterprises and organizations to assess adoption and engagement.

Key Points

  • GitHub Copilot usage metrics now include activity from the dedicated VS Code Agents window.
  • Aggregate enterprise and organization reports for 1-day and 28-day periods include new metrics.
  • Enterprise-user and organization-user reports for 1-day and 28-day periods also include these new metrics.
  • New metrics include daily_active_vscode_agent_users, totals_by_vscode_agent (aggregate and per-user), and used_vscode_agent.
  • These metrics specifically cover the dedicated VS Code Agents window and are separate from editor-window Agent Mode or generic usage rollups.
  • Access to these metrics is available to enterprise owners, billing managers, organization owners, and roles with View Copilot Metrics permission, provided the Copilot usage metrics policy is enabled.

Context

According to the GitHub Changelog, the inclusion of these metrics aims to help organizations understand how many individuals use the VS Code Agents window and how they interact with it. Aggregate reports can track adoption and activity trends, while user-level reports provide insight into usage across teams.

Why It Matters

This update provides builders and administrators with more granular data to evaluate the impact and utilization of GitHub Copilot within their development workflows. The new metrics allow for a more precise understanding of how the VS Code Agents window is adopted and engaged with across different teams and user groups.

What To Do

  • Visit the Copilot usage metrics API documentation to explore the new data points.
  • Review your organization's Copilot usage metrics policy to ensure it is enabled for access.
  • Compare 1-day and 28-day reports to track trends in VS Code Agents window adoption.
  • Note the distinction between VS Code Agents window metrics and other Copilot usage data, such as editor-window Agent Mode.