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GitHub Code Quality no longer adds Copilot as a reviewer
GitHub Code Quality will no longer automatically add GitHub Copilot as a reviewer on pull requests. This change is based on user feedback, emphasizing that the decision to request Copilot's review should belong to the repository owner. Existing rulesets have been modified, and users retain the option to enable Copilot review manually when desired. This alteration affects GitHub Enterprise Cloud and GitHub Team users, allowing for a more customized code review experience.
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Published 7 Aug 2026, 15:45 UTC1 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- GitHub Code Quality no longer requires Copilot as a reviewer.
- Users can independently choose to add Copilot for reviews.
- Existing rulesets have been turned off where applicable.
- Automatic requests for reviews with new pushes and draft pull requests are disabled.
- Copilot code review continues to be billed to users' Copilot plans.
Interesting facts
- The change was implemented in response to user feedback about control over the code review process.
- Users can still add or customize a ruleset to enable Copilot reviews at any time.