Unlocking Developer Performance: GitHub Copilot Metrics & Data Residency Arrive

New Horizons for Developer Quality: Copilot Metrics with Data Residency

In a significant move for enterprises prioritizing compliance and regional data requirements, GitHub has announced the availability of Copilot usage metrics, code generation dashboards, and a corresponding API for customers on GitHub Enterprise Cloud with data residency. This update provides invaluable tools for organizations looking to gain deeper insights into their development processes and enhance developer quality.

For many, understanding the impact of AI-powered tools like GitHub Copilot is crucial for optimizing workflows and setting meaningful developer OKRs. These new features transform Copilot from just a coding assistant into a powerful source of data for performance measurement software strategies.

What's Included in This Release?

Customers utilizing GitHub Enterprise Cloud with data residency can now access a comprehensive suite of tools:

• Copilot Usage Dashboard: This dashboard offers clear, actionable insights into how teams are leveraging GitHub Copilot. It provides visibility into code completion activity, integrated development environment (IDE) usage, and the total lines of code generated, offering a holistic view of adoption and engagement.
• Code Generation Dashboard: Go beyond simple usage to quantify Copilot's actual output. This dashboard tracks lines suggested, added, or deleted across various Copilot features, including completions, chat, and agent functionalities. This level of detail is essential for evaluating the assistant's effectiveness and contribution to codebases.
• Fine-Grained Permissions: Access to these critical metrics is no longer restricted to just enterprise administrators or billing managers. A new View enterprise Copilot metrics enterprise role empowers a broader range of users to view granular Copilot usage data, fostering transparency and broader insight within the organization.
• Organization Usage API: For those requiring custom reporting, monitoring, compliance checks, or advanced analytics, a dedicated API allows programmatic access to organization-specific Copilot adoption and usage metrics. This includes detailed statistics on feature usage, user engagement, and overall feature adoption, integrating seamlessly with existing performance measurement software.

Important Availability Notes

While this update brings powerful capabilities, there are a few key points to remember regarding availability and data handling:

• Migration Impact: For existing GitHub Enterprise Cloud customers migrating to a data residency setup, historical usage data will remain associated with the original enterprise. New usage data post-migration will be attributed to the new data residency enterprise due to account changes.
• Multi-Account Attribution: If developers are logged into multiple GitHub accounts within their IDE, all generated Copilot usage will be attributed solely to the GitHub Enterprise Cloud with data residency account, ensuring data integrity and compliance focus.
• Accessing Dashboards: To view the dashboards, navigate through your enterprise account to "AI Controls" → "Copilot" → "Metrics" → "Copilot usage metrics". The dashboards will then be visible under "Insights" → "Copilot usage" or "Code generation." Ensure you hold the necessary enterprise administrator, billing manager, or the new fine-grained permission role.
• API Access: Detailed instructions and documentation for API access are available through the Copilot usage metrics API documentation.

This release marks a significant step forward for enterprises committed to data sovereignty and optimizing their development operations. By providing granular insights into AI-assisted coding, GitHub is empowering organizations to make data-driven decisions that enhance developer quality and drive productivity.