The GitHub Extension for Visual Studio now includes support for Visual Studio 2017 RC, allowing users to clone repositories directly from the Visual Studio Start Page and featuring improved startup times for increased productivity. This update, version 2.1.1.0, is available as an optional installation for both Visual Studio 2015 and Visual Studio 2017 RC, and can be installed from the Visual Studio gallery or downloaded from the website. Initially launched last year as an open-source project under the MIT license, users can report issues and contribute to its development through the project's repository.