GitHub Copilot: Request Code Review from GitHub CLI

Copilot Code Review Comes to the Terminal

GitHub has added the ability to request a Copilot code review directly from the GitHub CLI, removing the need to switch to a browser to add Copilot as a reviewer on a pull request. The update is part of GitHub CLI v2.88.0 and is available to all subscribers on plans that include Copilot code review.

How to Request a Review from the CLI

There are two ways to invoke the feature. The non-interactive path uses a single command:

gh pr edit --add-reviewer @copilot

For developers who prefer interactive workflows, Copilot now appears alongside teammates and teams in the reviewer selection prompt that appears during gh pr create or gh pr edit. No additional flags are needed — Copilot surfaces as a standard option in the list.

Improved Reviewer and Assignee Search

Alongside the Copilot reviewer integration, GitHub shipped a reworked search experience for selecting reviewers and assignees throughout the CLI. Previously, the CLI loaded all collaborators and teams upfront before displaying options, which caused significant slowdowns for large organizations with hundreds or thousands of members.

The new implementation fetches results dynamically as the user types, dramatically reducing load time and eliminating an accessibility problem where screen readers were forced to announce thousands of options before a user could make a selection. The behavior now matches how web-based reviewer pickers have worked, bringing consistency across surfaces.

Availability

The feature requires GitHub CLI v2.88.0 or later. Copilot code review availability follows the standard plan eligibility — the capability is included in Copilot Pro, Pro+, Business, and Enterprise subscriptions.