GitHub Copilot code review effort levels now GA
GitHub Copilot's Lite and Balanced code review effort levels are now generally available, allowing users to tailor review depth to pull request complexity. This feature enables more efficient code reviews by applying lighter scrutiny to straightforward changes and deeper analysis to complex or sensitive code. The feature is available across multiple Copilot plans and automatically migrates previous preview configurations.
- →General availability for Lite and Balanced Copilot code review effort levels
- →Rename of preview effort levels from Low/Medium to Lite/Balanced
- →Configuration of review effort levels per review and organization defaults
- →Visibility of effort level used in code reviews
Features (1) ›
- General availability for Lite and Balanced Copilot code review effort levels
Lite and Balanced effort levels for GitHub Copilot code review are now generally available. These levels allow users to match review depth to the complexity and risk of a pull request, offering focused feedback for simple changes and deeper analysis for complex or security-sensitive code.
Enhancements (3) ›
- Rename of preview effort levels from Low/Medium to Lite/Balanced
The Low and Medium effort levels previously introduced in public preview have been renamed to Lite and Balanced, respectively. Existing configurations will automatically carry forward under the new names.
- Configuration of review effort levels per review and organization defaults
Users can now choose an effort level for individual Copilot code reviews, which applies only to that specific review. Additionally, organization administrators can set an organization-wide default effort level that repositories will inherit, with options to override for individual reviews.
- Visibility of effort level used in code reviews
Copilot code reviews now explicitly label the effort level (Balanced or Lite) that was used in timeline events and pull request overview comments. This provides clear tracking of review depth across repositories.
https://github.blog/changelog/2026-08-07-copilot-code-review-effort-levels-are-generally-available
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