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Copilot Code Review Expands Capabilities and Adds Resolution Reasons

GitHub Copilot code review now supports pull requests authored by bots, including Copilot cloud agent, and allows users to specify reasons for resolving comments.

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Source · Aug 27, 2026, 10:46 PM · On Illumora · Aug 27, 2026, 10:57 PM

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On August 27, 2026, GitHub announced updates to Copilot code review, expanding its capabilities and introducing new features for comment resolution. The service can now review pull requests that were previously outside its scope.

Key Points

  • Copilot code review can now review pull requests authored by bots, including Copilot cloud agent, when reviews are automatically requested.
  • A new policy, "Allow members without a Copilot license to use Copilot code review in GitHub.com," enables organizations to be billed directly for reviews of bot-authored pull requests.
  • The previous limitation of 300 files or 20,000 lines of code for pull request size in Copilot code review has been removed.
  • Users can now select a reason for resolving a Copilot code review comment from options such as "Addressed," "Won't fix," or "Incorrect."
  • This new resolution feature is accessible via a dropdown next to the "Resolve conversation" button at the bottom of a Copilot code review comment.

Context

According to GitHub, Copilot code review previously offered a limited experience for pull requests opened by Copilot cloud agent when reviews were automatically requested. The new updates enable a full agentic review for these cases. Additionally, the introduction of resolution reasons aims to provide feedback to the product team for improvement.

Why It Matters

These updates expand the utility of Copilot code review for organizations managing automated workflows and large codebases. The ability to attribute billing for bot-authored pull requests simplifies management for teams without individual Copilot licenses, while resolution reasons offer a structured feedback mechanism.

What To Do

  • Review the new policy "Allow members without a Copilot license to use Copilot code review in GitHub.com" if your organization uses bot-authored pull requests.
  • Note the removal of the 300 file or 20,000 line limit for Copilot code review if your team works with very large pull requests.
  • Familiarize yourself with the new options for resolving Copilot code review comments to provide structured feedback.
  • Watch for further guidance on how the collected resolution reasons will inform future product improvements.