Copilot code review can now approve pull requests

PreviewSep 1, 2026VerifiedAdded Sep 22, 2026

Copilot now tells you when a pull request is ready to approve, and admins can authorize it to sign off on approval. The ability for Copilot to approve is off by default and configurable at the enterprise, organization, and repository level. The approval assessments will now appear as a part of the overview comment in every Copilot review.

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https://github.blog/changelog/2026-09-01-copilot-code-review-can-now-approve-pull-requests

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GitHub CopilotSep 2, 2026

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GitHub CopilotAug 31, 2026

Copilot model access update for GitHub Team plans

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