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Can Copilot code review read PR-branch instructions?

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Short answer: Yes. Copilot code review reads repository custom instructions, agent instructions, and agent skills from the PR’s head branch, so changes in the branch can affect the review. Yes. GitHub’s current documentation says Copilot code review reads repository custom instructions, agent instr…

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  1. 2026-09-12 21:15 · DEV Community — AI
    Copilot Code Review: Setup Steps and Environment File
  2. 2026-09-12 21:15 · DEV Community — AI
    Can Copilot code review read PR-branch instructions?

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