Copilot code review: Enhanced configuration and content controls
GitHub Copilot code review now offers expanded configuration options, including organization-level runner controls and content exclusion support for specified files or directories. These updates aim to simplify setup and provide greater control over how Copilot analyzes code within repositories and organizations. Previously, custom instructions were limited by a character count, which has now been removed, allowing for more extensive customization.
- →Configure Copilot code review runner type at the organization level
- →Enable content exclusion for Copilot code review
- →Remove character limit for custom instructions
Features (2) ›
- Configure Copilot code review runner type at the organization level
Organization admins can now set a default runner type for Copilot code review that applies to all repositories within the organization, streamlining custom runner setup. This configuration can also be locked to override individual repository settings.
- Enable content exclusion for Copilot code review
Copilot code review now respects content exclusion settings at the repository, organization, and enterprise levels, allowing administrators to prevent Copilot from using specified files or directories. This ensures reviews align with organizational boundaries or focus on relevant context.
Enhancements (1) ›
- Remove character limit for custom instructions
The previous 4000-character limit for .github/copilot-instructions.md and *.instructions.md files has been removed. This change provides greater flexibility and customization options for user-defined instructions.
https://github.blog/changelog/2026-06-12-copilot-code-review-new-configurations-and-controls