Requesting a code review with GitHub Copilot CLI

Use Copilot CLI to review your code changes directly from the terminal.

Who can use this feature?

GitHub Copilot CLI is available with all Copilot plans. If you receive Copilot from an organization, the Copilot CLI policy must be enabled in the organization's settings.

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About agentic code review

You can use the /review slash command to have Copilot analyze code changes without leaving the CLI. This lets you get quick feedback on your changes prior to committing.

  1. Type /review and optionally specify a prompt, path, or file pattern to narrow the review scope, then press Enter.
  2. If Copilot proposes running a command (for example, to inspect a diff or verify a file), review the command, then use the arrow keys to choose an option and press Enter.
    • Select Yes to run the command.
    • Select No to skip the command and tell Copilot what to do differently.
  3. Read the feedback that Copilot provides about your changes and apply any suggested improvements in your code editor.

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