Copilot Code Review: Agent Skills and MCP Now Generally Available

Introduction

GitHub Copilot has expanded its code review support capabilities by making agent skills and MCP servers generally available for a wider range of users. This upgrade extends functionality beyond the initial preview phase.

What’s New?

Previously in public preview, Copilot's agent skills allow automated review tasks to be carried out by intelligent agents. MCP (Multi-Cloud Platform) servers enable scalable and reliable management of these agents.

Benefits

By leveraging these features, development teams using Copilot Pro, Pro+, Business, and Enterprise plans can automate repetitive review tasks, maintain higher review quality, and integrate code checks seamlessly within their workflows.

Conclusion

The general availability of these features signifies GitHub’s continued investment in AI-driven developer tools, enhancing productivity and collaboration for software engineering teams worldwide.