GoKawiilGitHub makes redesigned dashboard the default for all users
GitHub has rolled out its redesigned dashboard to all users by default, ending its status as an opt-in feature preview. The new layout consolidates active agent sessions, issues and pull requests into filterable lists of up to 12 items each, separates general updates into a dedicated Feed tab, and lets users start tasks directly from the dashboard, such as assigning issues to Copilot coding agent. Users who prefer the old layout can revert via a dropdown next to 'Preview.'
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Making the dashboard default rather than optional suggests GitHub sees it as stable enough for broad use and wants to push adoption of Copilot-integrated workflows. The design separates passive updates from actionable work, which could streamline how developers prioritize tasks, though the option to revert indicates the company anticipates some resistance.
- Redesigned dashboard is now default for all GitHub users, no longer a feature preview
- Combines agent sessions, issues, and pull requests with filters and a 12-item cap per section
- Users can revert to the old view and are invited to give feedback via community discussion
Source: github.blog, 2026-10-03
Published there as: “GitHub's new dashboard experience now the default”
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