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Copilot code review: Agent skills and MCP now generally available
GitHub has made its Copilot code review features generally available, enhancing the platform with agent skills and MCP server connections. These updates empower users to customize code reviews by integrating their team’s internal tools and coding standards. The agent skills allow users to define context-specific instructions, while MCP servers pull information from existing platforms, thus streamlining collaboration and enhancing productivity in code management tasks.
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Published 29 Jul 2026, 21:45 UTC1 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Copilot code review features are now generally available.
- Agent skills enable integration of internal tools during reviews.
- MCP server connections allow pulling context from external platforms.
- Existing setups from public preview will continue to function seamlessly.
- Attribution on comments indicates the use of agent skills or MCP context.
Interesting facts
- Agent skills can be defined in a SKILL.md file under a specific folder structure.
- MCP tool calls are restricted to read-only permissions to ensure data security.
- GitHub and Playwright MCP will be enabled by default for all users.