# GitHub Copilot feature and pricing updates > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/github-copilot-feature-and-pricing-updates > Updated: 2026-10-23T14:09:17.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. GitHub has introduced new technical capabilities and a revised pricing structure for its AI coding assistant, GitHub Copilot. In mid-October 2026, GitHub Copilot and Copilot Studio launched a preview of ‘hooks,’ a feature designed for AI agent workflow governance. These hooks allow developers to implement mandatory control mechanisms at specific lifecycle stages, such as ‘Start,’ ‘User prompt submitted,’ or ‘Pre tool use,’ enabling the modification of prompts or the denial of tool calls. By late October 2026, GitHub implemented a new credit-based pricing model. Under this system, usage is governed by monthly AI credit allowances tied to specific subscription tiers, including Free, Pro, Pro+, and Max for individuals, as well as Business and Enterprise plans for organizations. While interactions via chat or agents consume credits based on task complexity and model selection, code completions and next-edit suggestions remain unlimited across all paid plans. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-23: GitHub Copilot introduces AI credit-based pricing model GitHub Copilot has transitioned to a pricing model based on monthly AI credits, where task complexity and model selection determine credit consumption, while code completions remain unlimited. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/github-copilot-introduces-ai-credit-based-pricing-model ### 2026-10-16: GitHub Copilot introduces hooks for AI agent workflow governance GitHub Copilot and Copilot Studio have introduced ‘hooks’ to provide governance for AI agents, allowing mandatory workflows to trigger at specific lifecycle events to control agent behavior. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/github-copilot-introduces-hooks-for-ai-agent-workflow-governance --- Cite as: GitHub Copilot feature and pricing updates. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/github-copilot-feature-and-pricing-updates