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Can Copilot code review use repo rules and tools?

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Short answer: Yes. Copilot code review can read repository instructions and, when configured and signaled well, use MCP servers and agent skills during reviews, but it is not guaranteed to use every rule or tool every time. Yes. GitHub Copilot code review can use repository instructions, path-speci…

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  1. 2026-09-20 06:15 · DEV Community — AI
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