Copilot Cloud Agent Fields Added to Usage Metrics API
GitHub's Copilot usage metrics API now includes the new `used_copilot_cloud_agent` field following the product rename. The legacy field stays active until August 2026 for backward compatibility.
TL;DR
- New
used_copilot_cloud_agentfield added to Copilot usage metrics API - Mirrors existing
used_copilot_coding_agentfield under updated product branding - Both fields coexist until August 1, 2026 — migrate at your own pace
New
used_copilot_cloud_agentfield — Boolean field in user-level reports showing Copilot cloud agent activity during the reporting period, available in 1-day and 28-day rolling windows at enterprise and organization levels
Backward Compatibility
- Existing
used_copilot_coding_agentfield preserved and returns identical values until August 1, 2026 — no breaking changes, transition on your timeline
Update your Copilot usage metrics integrations via the GitHub REST API documentation.
Source: GitHub Changelog
