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2026 (12)

September (5)

github: More ways to request and configure Copilot code reviews

GitHub

2026-09-23

GitHub Copilot code review now supports more personal configuration options, is available to a broader set of Copilot plans, and adds an enterprise-level default setting. These changes are generally available.

github: Copilot code review: An improved review experience

GitHub

2026-09-18

GitHub updated Copilot code review to make review changes easier to track over time, auto-resolve more of its own suggestions, and generate commit messages when suggestions are accepted.

github: GitHub Copilot weekly releases — September 14

GitHub

2026-09-18

GitHub Copilot’s weekly release adds new model selection options, updates to code review, and Sentry integration in the Copilot app. The post also mentions additional admin updates and new agent features.

github: Auto-resolution and analysis updates in Copilot code review

GitHub

2026-09-11

Copilot code review now auto-resolves its own comments after you address them, and it can generate commit messages when you apply its code suggestions. The update also includes behind-the-scenes analysis changes.

github: Copilot code review can now approve pull requests

GitHub

2026-09-01

Copilot code review can now indicate when a pull request is ready for approval, and repository admins can authorize it to approve the PR. The approval capability is disabled by default.

August (3)

github: GitHub Copilot in VS Code, August 2026 releases

GitHub

2026-08-31

VS Code v1.132 through v1.135, released in August 2026, add improvements to GitHub Copilot workflows focused on organizing agent sessions, reviewing changes, and navigating longer conversations. The changelog also mentions updates to Agent Host, but the provided excerpt does not include the details.

github: Copilot code review: Resolution reasons and expanded capabilities

GitHub

2026-08-27

Copilot code review now supports two additional pull request types: PRs authored by bots (including Copilot cloud agent) and very large pull requests. GitHub also added resolution reasons for code review outcomes.

github: Copilot code review effort levels are generally available

GitHub

2026-08-07

GitHub Copilot code review effort levels are now generally available. Lite and Balanced let you choose review depth based on the complexity and risk of the code change.

July (4)

github: Stacked pull requests are now in public preview

GitHub

2026-07-30

GitHub has put stacked pull requests into public preview. The feature lets users split a larger change into an ordered series of smaller, reviewable pull requests.

github: Copilot code review: Agent skills and MCP now generally available

GitHub

2026-07-29

Copilot code review now generally supports agent skills and MCP servers for all Copilot Pro, Pro+, Business, and Enterprise users. These features have moved from public preview to general availability.

github: Copilot code review: Customization and configurability improvements

GitHub

2026-07-17

Copilot code review now supports a firewall, custom setup steps, and independent runner configurations. It also reads custom instructions from the head branch to make testing and validation easier.

github: GitHub Mobile: Fix pull request comments with Copilot cloud agent

GitHub

2026-07-17

GitHub Mobile now lets you select “Fix with Copilot” from Copilot code review pull request comments. The action is available in the pull request’s main view and uses the Copilot cloud agent.