More ways to request and configure Copilot code reviews

GASep 23, 2026UnverifiedAdded Sep 24, 2026

GitHub Copilot code review now offers additional personal configurations to an expanded set of Copilot plans and an enterprise-level default setting. These improvements are now generally available: A dedicated personal settings page for automatic review and your default review effort An enterprise-wide default review effort setting for organization-owned...

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