New public preview features in Copilot code review: AI reviews that see the full picture

[Akash1134]

The Copilot code review (CCR) experience just leveled up. We’re blending LLM detections, agentic tool calling, and deterministic engines like ESLint and CodeQL so your AI reviewer understands the whole codebase, spots the important stuff, and hands fixes straight to the Copilot coding agent. The result? Reviews that feel collaborative, trustworthy, and fast.

Rich context with tool calling 🧰

CCR now uses agentic tool calling to gather full project context—source files, directory structure, references, and more—before it weighs in. That deeper knowledge means feedback that’s precise, relevant, and grounded in how your change fits into the bigger picture.

💡 Why it matters: Less generic noise, more “oh wow, that’s useful.” You ship cleaner code with fewer back-and-forths.

Video demo coming soon

Deterministic detections meet LLM insight 🕵️‍♀️

We’ve woven CodeQL and leading linters (starting with ESLint) into CCR. Now your AI reviewer fuses semantic reasoning with battle-tested rule engines to surface high-signal findings for quality and maintainability.

💡 Why it matters: Critical issues get caught and explained clearly. Only GitHub delivers CodeQL-powered insights directly inside AI reviews.

Video demo coming soon

Seamless handoff to the Copilot coding agent 🤝

Ready for fixes? Mention @copilot in your pull request and CCR will hand suggested changes to the Copilot coding agent, which automatically applies them in a stacked PR. You just review and merge.

💡 Why it matters: Fewer manual edits, fewer review cycles, more time for the problems that actually need you.

Video demo coming soon

Customizable workflows & editor availability 🛠️

CCR already supports customizable instructions and multi-editor workflows, and now these new detections slot right in. Define standards in instructions.md or copilot-instructions.md—whether you care about tests, performance, or readability—and CCR will enforce them across VS Code, Visual Studio, JetBrains IDEs, Xcode, and github.com.

💡 Why it matters: Your team’s voice and priorities guide every review, no matter where you work.

Getting started 🚀

Tool calling and deterministic detections are in public preview and enabled by default for Copilot Pro and Copilot Pro Plus users. Copilot Business and Copilot Enterprise customers can opt in via the Copilot code review policies in admin settings.

Join the conversation below and tell us how CCR is changing your review flow.

Disclaimer: The UI for features in public preview is subject to change.

[BOLT04]

hi @Akash1134 , this seems like an incredible release 🙂 !! I'm curious to learn more about the "Deterministic detections meet LLM insight", about the CodeQL analysis, does this work for all users that have CCR enabled? I was under the impression for private repos, we only have this if we pay for GitHub Advanced Security.

Btw, the "implement suggestion" to coding agent is really handy 💯

[vtjballeng]

Is this active or do we need to sign up for the preview? If we need to sign up, where is that link or option?

[jlandure]

Is this working also with AGENTS.md standard?
Thanks!

[Scopesource]

hi, the keynote talk seemed to suggest its all live but I cant find it anywhere... any help please?