GitHub Copilot Code Review helps you check code faster. It suggests fixes, spots issues, and saves time.
It works inside GitHub.com and Visual Studio Code (VS Code).
🔧 How to Use It on GitHub
Open a pull request (PR).
Find the "Copilot Review" section.
Click "Request Copilot Review."
Copilot will scan the code and suggest comments.
Review and use what helps.
💻 How to Use It in VS Code
Select code or open a PR.
Trigger Copilot review in the editor.
It adds comments or inline tips.
✅ Best Ways to Use It
Use it with human code reviews.
Always double-check Copilot’s tips.
Combine it with other tools (like linters or tests).
⚙️ Custom Reviews
Add team rules to guide Copilot.
Ask it to check for things like security or naming.
🔁 Set Up Auto Reviews
Let Copilot auto-review PRs in protected branches.
Link it to your CI/CD tools for full code checks.
⚠️ Know Its Limits
It may miss big logic or design flaws.
It doesn’t always know project context.
Some suggestions might be wrong.
Always test and review code manually.
📝 Quick Workflow
| Step | What To Do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Select code or open a PR |
| 2 | Request Copilot Review |
| 3 | Read and apply helpful comments |
| 4 | Test and review manually |
| 5 | Give feedback to improve Copilot |
| 6 | Use other tools for deeper checks |
| 7 | Apply custom rules if needed |
| 8 | Use auto-review for key branches |
🧠 Final Take
Copilot Code Review helps you move faster. But don’t skip manual reviews. Use it as a smart helper not a full replacement.
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