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Local sandboxing in the GitHub Copilot app
Publisher description: Local sandboxing helps reduce the potential impact of unintended commands by limiting access to files, network resources, and credentials on your machine.
github | Sep 23, 2026 | Allison
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Network: Outbound internet and local network settings. Open the app settings, select your project, and turn on Sandbox new sessions under “Sandbox”. GitHub Copilot app and Copilot CLI sandbox settings are configured separately.
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