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2026 (5)

March (2)

github: View code and comments side-by-side in pull request Files changed page

GitHub

2026-03-19

GitHub is rolling out docked panels on pull request "Files changed" pages so reviewers can keep pull request context open side-by-side while reviewing code. The panels include overview, comments, and merge status.

github: Copilot code review now runs on an agentic architecture

GitHub

2026-03-05

GitHub Copilot code review has moved to an agentic, tool-calling architecture and is now generally available.

February (3)

github: Access all pull request comments without leaving the new Files changed page

GitHub

2026-02-19

GitHub’s new pull request “Files changed” page now lets reviewers access all pull request comments without switching to the “Conversation” tab.

github: Required reviewer rule is now generally available

GitHub

2026-02-17

GitHub’s “required reviewer” rule for repository rulesets is now generally available. It lets admins require approvals from specific reviewers for changes targeting defined branches and paths across an org/enterprise.

github: Improved pull request Files changed – February 5 updates

GitHub

2026-02-05

GitHub updated the new pull request “Files changed” experience with CODEOWNERS validation and performance improvements.

2025 (7)

December (2)

github: Copilot code review preview features now supported in GitHub Enterprise Cloud with data residency

GitHub

2025-12-18

GitHub Enterprise Cloud with data residency now supports Copilot code review preview features, enabling organizations to try agentic code review capabilities directly in pull requests while keeping data within their residency region.

github: Copilot code review now available for organization members without a license

GitHub

2025-12-16

GitHub announced that organizations on Copilot Enterprise or Copilot Business can run Copilot code review on all pull requests, including those authored by members who do not have an individual Copilot license; usage is billed seamlessly to the organization.

November (5)

github: Pull request “Files changed” public preview – November 20 updates

GitHub

2025-11-20

GitHub announced a public preview (Nov 20) that lets you view the pull request description directly on the new “Files changed” page so reviewers don’t need to scroll, switch tabs, or lose context.

github: Linter integration with Copilot code review now in public preview

GitHub

2025-11-20

GitHub Copilot Code Review now integrates linter feedback directly into code reviews and lets repositories specify which linters to use via repository rulesets. The feature is available in public preview so teams can start surfacing and customizing actionable linter suggestions within reviews.

github: Copilot code review and coding agent now support agent-specific instructions

GitHub

2025-11-12

GitHub added support for agent-specific custom instructions for Copilot code review and the Copilot coding agent by introducing an excludeAgent property in .instructions.md files, letting you control when particular instructions apply or are ignored.

github: Pull request “Files changed” public preview and merge experience – November 6 updates

GitHub

2025-11-07

GitHub updated the public preview of the new pull request 'Files changed' page (Nov 6). Highlights include the ability to apply suggested changes in batch, new options to collapse parts of the page for easier navigation, and improvements to the merge experience.

github: Required review by specific teams now available in rulesets

GitHub

2025-11-04

GitHub now lets repository administrators require approvals from specific teams to merge changes into protected branches using rulesets. You can target these team-based approval requirements to particular files and folders, giving finer-grained control over who must sign off on changes.