GitHub Copilot Code Review: Agent Skills and MCP Now Generally Available
GitHub Copilot code review now offers generally available support for agent skills and MCP servers, enhancing reviews with team tools and external context. This feature, previously in public preview, integrates custom tools and data from third-party platforms directly into the review process. It is available to Copilot Pro, Pro+, Business, and Enterprise users, with existing preview configurations carrying over.
- →Agent skills integrate team tools and coding standards into code reviews
- →MCP server connections pull context from third-party platforms
- →Attribution for skill and MCP comments
- →Getting started with MCP servers and agent skills
Enhancements (3) ›
- Agent skills integrate team tools and coding standards into code reviews
Agent skills allow Copilot code review to invoke your team's internal tools and coding standards. Extend Copilot's analysis by adding a SKILL.md file under a skill subdirectory in .github/skills.
- MCP server connections pull context from third-party platforms
MCP server connections integrate context from platforms like issue trackers and documentation systems directly into code reviews. All MCP tool calls will be limited to read-only, and existing MCP configurations for Copilot cloud agents apply automatically.
- Attribution for skill and MCP comments
Copilot code review now indicates comments generated using agent skills or MCP context. This helps users identify when specific tools or external data sources have been used during the review.
Notes (1) ›
- Getting started with MCP servers and agent skills
Existing preview users require no changes. New users can configure MCP servers under repository settings and agent skills by creating a .github/skills directory with a SKILL.md file.
https://github.blog/changelog/2026-07-29-copilot-code-review-agent-skills-and-mcp-now-generally-available
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