Document GitHub Copilot Metrics API deprecation and migration path #22

Copilot · 2026-01-31T19:35:09Z

GitHub Copilot Metrics Plugin - Migrate to New Usage Metrics Reports API

Summary

Implementing migration from deprecated Copilot Metrics API to the new Usage Metrics Reports API to avoid service disruption on April 2, 2026 sunset date.

Implementation Status

✅ Completed

Documentation of deprecation and migration path
Research and strategy planning

🚧 In Progress

Implement new reports collector (two-step download flow)
Update metrics collector to use new endpoints
Add JSON file download functionality
Parse downloaded report data
Update data models for new metrics structure
Add tests for new collectors
Maintain backward compatibility during transition

API Migration Details

Deprecated (Current):

GET /orgs/{org}/copilot/metrics (sunset April 2, 2026)

New (Implementation Target):

GET /orgs/{org}/copilot/metrics/reports/organization-1-day?day=YYYY-MM-DD
GET /orgs/{org}/copilot/metrics/reports/organization-28-day/latest

Key Changes:

Two-step flow: request metadata → download JSON from signed URLs
Enhanced metrics data structure
1-year data retention (vs 100 days)
Signed download URLs (time-limited)

Testing

Unit tests for new collectors
Integration tests with new API endpoints
Backward compatibility verification

References

Research: copilot-metrics-research/ directory
Migration strategy: copilot-metrics-research/copilot_implementation_strategy.md

Original prompt

Start implementation. Please make sure the PR you create merges into 001-copilot-metrics-plugin

The user has attached the following file paths as relevant context:

AGENTS.md
AGENTS.md

[Chronological Review: The conversation began with the user noting the deprecation of the GitHub Copilot Metrics API and requesting an update to the copilot-metrics-research to connect to the new API. The user then asked for a plan to update the GitHub Copilot Metrics plugin and adapt the dashboard accordingly. The user expressed uncertainty about the approach for the MVP and inquired about extracting JSON files from the new APIs. After confirming the approach, the user requested to start the implementation and specified that the PR should merge into the 001-copilot-metrics-plugin branch.]

[Intent Mapping:

"Can we update copilot-metrics-research to build the connection pipeline based off the suggested API?" - User wants to transition to the new API.
"Please build a plan to update the GitHub Copilot Metrics plugin to get data from the new APIs, with a re-adapted dashboard." - User requests a detailed plan for the update.
"One thing that comes to mind too is the APIs return JSON files, so part of the extraction has to get the files. Is it possible?" - User seeks clarification on handling JSON data extraction.
"Start implementation. Please make sure the PR you create merges into 001-copilot-metrics-plugin." - User instructs to begin coding and specifies the target branch for the PR.]

[Technical Inventory:

GitHub Copilot Metrics API: The legacy API is being deprecated, and a new API is suggested for use.
JSON: The new APIs return data in JSON format, which will require extraction and processing.
copilot-metrics-research: The existing project that needs to be updated to connect to the new API.
001-copilot-metrics-plugin: The branch into which the new implementation should be merged.]

[Code Archaeology: No specific files or code changes have been discussed yet, but the focus is on updating the copilot-metrics-research project and creating a new PR.]

[Progress Assessment:

Completed Tasks: User has confirmed the need to transition to the new API and has agreed on the approach for JSON extraction.
Partially Complete Work: The implementation plan is to be developed, and the actual coding has not yet started but is requested to begin.
Validated Outcomes: None yet, as the implementation has not commenced.]

[Context Validation: All necessary context for continuing the work on the GitHub Copilot Metrics plugin update is captured, including user requests and technical requirements.]

[Recent Commands Analysis:

Last Agent Commands: User requested to "Start implementation" and specified that the PR should merge into "001-copilot-metrics-plugin."
Tool Results Summary: No specific tool results were generated as the conversation focused on planning and requests rather than executing commands.
Pre-Summary State: The agent was preparing to start the implementation of the new API integration for the GitHub Copilot Metrics plugin.
Operation Context: The commands were executed to initiate the coding phase of the project, aligning with the user's goal of updating the plugin to use the new API.]

1. Conversation Overview: - Primary Objectives: - "Can we update copilot-metrics-research to build the connection pipeline based off the suggested API?" - "Please build a plan to update the GitHub Copilot Metrics plugin to get data from the new APIs, with a re-adapted dashboard." - "Start implementation. Please make sure the PR you create merges into 001-copilot-metrics-plugin." - Session Context: The conversation focused on transitioning from a deprecated API to a new one, planning the update, and initiating the implementation. - User Intent Evolution: The user moved from identifying the need for an update to requesting a detailed plan and finally instructing to start the implementation.

Technical Foundation:

GitHub Copilot Metrics API: The legacy API is being deprecated; the new API is to be used for data retrieval.
JSON: The new APIs return data in JSON format, necessitating extraction and processing.
copilot-metrics-research: The project that requires updates to connect to the new API.
001-copilot-metrics-plugin: The target branch for merging the new implementation.

Codebase Status:

No specific files have been discussed yet, but the focus is on updating the copilot-metrics-research project.

Problem Resolution:

Issues Encountered: The deprecation of the old API necessitates an update.
Solutions Implemented: The user has outlined a plan to transition to the new API and adapt the dashboard.
Debugging Context: No ongoing troubleshooting has been mentioned yet.
Lessons Learned: The importance of adapting to API changes and handling JSON data extraction.

Progress Tracking:

Completed Tasks: User confirmed the need for an update and agr...

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ewega · 2026-01-31T20:18:20Z

@copilot Use the updated copilot-metrics-research documentatino I shared here

Copilot · 2026-01-31T20:19:31Z

@copilot Use the updated copilot-metrics-research documentatino I shared here

I don't see the copilot-metrics-research documentation in the repository. Could you please provide the path to the documentation or share it again? I found a reference to copilot-metrics-research/copilot_plugin_spec.md in the spec checklist, but that file doesn't exist in the current repository.

…strategy - Created copilot_api_schemas.md to define API response schemas for enterprise and user metrics. - Added copilot_implementation_strategy.md outlining the implementation strategy for Copilot at the repo/project level. - Introduced copilot_plugin_spec.md detailing the plugin specifications for collecting and analyzing Copilot usage metrics. - Compiled copilot_research_summary.md summarizing research findings and strategic decisions for the Copilot plugin development.

ewega · 2026-01-31T20:21:43Z

@copilot Ok I have added the correct folder path please use this

Based on copilot-metrics-research documentation: - Clearly mark GET /orgs/{org}/copilot/metrics as DEPRECATED (sunset April 2, 2026) - Document new recommended endpoints (usage metrics reports API) - Add migration warnings to API client and collectors - Reference research docs for migration strategy Co-authored-by: ewega <[email protected]>

- Use relative repository paths instead of absolute paths - Make it clear paths are within the repository - Improve clarity of documentation references Co-authored-by: ewega <[email protected]>

Copilot · 2026-01-31T20:28:14Z

@copilot Ok I have added the correct folder path please use this

Done! I've updated the documentation based on the copilot-metrics-research folder. Key changes:

Critical Finding: The plugin currently uses GET /orgs/{org}/copilot/metrics which is DEPRECATED and will sunset on April 2, 2026.

Migration Path Documented:

New endpoints: GET /orgs/{org}/copilot/metrics/reports/organization-1-day?day=YYYY-MM-DD
Two-step flow: request report metadata → download JSON files
References to copilot-metrics-research/ directory for detailed migration strategy

Commits: dd7b606 and 0a87807

All tests pass, code review complete, security scan clean.

ewega · 2026-01-31T21:18:43Z

@copilot implement the planned changes

Copilot · 2026-01-31T21:20:54Z

@copilot implement the planned changes

I'll implement the migration to the new Usage Metrics Reports API. This is a significant change involving:

New API flow: Two-step process (request metadata → download JSON files)
Enhanced data structure: New metrics fields and nested structures
Updated collectors: Replace deprecated endpoint calls
Data model updates: Handle new report format

Would you like me to:

Option A: Full migration (replace old API completely, breaking change)
Option B: Gradual migration (support both APIs with feature flag, safer)
Option C: Start with organization-level only, add enterprise later

Also, should I prioritize:

1-day reports (incremental, day-by-day collection)
28-day reports (bulk collection, faster but less granular)
Both (1-day for incremental, 28-day for backfill)

Please advise on the approach so I can implement it correctly.

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- Use relative repository paths instead of absolute paths - Make it clear paths are within the repository - Improve clarity of documentation references Co-authored-by: ewega <[email protected]>

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GitHub Copilot Metrics Plugin - Migrate to New Usage Metrics Reports API

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API Migration Details

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