Copilot code review: Analysis depth and efficiency updates

PreviewJun 25, 2026VerifiedAdded Sep 22, 2026

Copilot code review now uses the built-in file exploration tools available in the Copilot CLI and SDK, significantly improving review cost efficiency with no change to your existing workflow. If you’re in the Medium analysis depth public preview, you’ll also see some new updates centered around configurability and visibility of review depth.

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https://github.blog/changelog/2026-06-25-copilot-code-review-analysis-depth-and-efficiency-updates

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