Copilot: multi-repository Slack and Teams, mobile and web remote control, Ollama models in the CLI

Oct 12, 2026 · Issue 11 · 3 sources, 4 articles

GitHub Copilot now works across multiple repositories in Slack and Teams, and remote control is generally available on web and mobile. Copilot CLI detects local Ollama models even without offline mode.

Who is affected and how

tech lead

Clarify within the team which repositories are approved for Copilot work started from chat.

senior developer

When using remote control, check permissions and make sure the agent's work can be traced.

Sources

• GitHub Copilot now works across multiple repositories in Slack and Teamsopentools · Oct 16, 2026
• GitHub Copilot adds cross-repository questions in Slack and Teams · RohitAIrohitai.com · Oct 16, 2026
• GitHub Copilot Remote Control Reaches General Availability on Web and Mobilekonsulteer · Oct 12, 2026

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