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Copilot code review adds AGENTS.md support and UI improvements

aigaengineer
feature patch

GitHub Copilot code review now supports AGENTS.md files at the repository root, allowing users to shape feedback based on project conventions. UI enhancements include an easier way to request reviews on draft pull requests and collapsed timeline events for a cleaner pull request conversation view. These updates are generally available and aimed at improving the code review experience for developers.

  • →AGENTS.md support for repository-level code review customization
  • →Easier review requests for draft pull requests
  • →Collapsed timeline events for cleaner pull request views
Features (1) ›
  • AGENTS.md support for repository-level code review customization

    Copilot code review now automatically utilizes an AGENTS.md file located at the root of a repository to shape its feedback, allowing for more tailored reviews that align with project conventions.

Enhancements (2) ›
  • Easier review requests for draft pull requests

    The 'Request' button now appears directly next to Copilot on draft pull requests, simplifying the process of obtaining a preliminary review before publishing.

  • Collapsed timeline events for cleaner pull request views

    Certain Copilot code review events on the pull request conversation tab have been collapsed to reduce noise and improve the clarity of the timeline.

Read the original announcement →

https://github.blog/changelog/2026-06-18-copilot-code-review-agents-md-support-and-ui-improvements

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