Copilot code review: Agent skills and MCP now generally available

GAJul 29, 2026VerifiedAdded Sep 22, 2026

Copilot code review support for agent skills and MCP servers is now generally available for all Copilot Pro, Pro+, Business, and Enterprise users. Previously announced in public preview , these capabilities let you bring your team’s tools, standards, and external context directly into every code review.

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