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Copilot code review: API support and new default effort level

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Summary

GitHub Copilot code review can now be requested through the REST and GraphQL APIs, with a per-request effort level setting. Balanced is now the default effort level.

Key facts

  • Copilot code review is available via REST and GraphQL APIs.
  • Review effort level can be set for each request.
  • Balanced is now the default effort level.
  • The change was announced on 2026-10-02.

Why it matters

Teams can trigger Copilot code reviews programmatically and tune review effort per request, making automated review easier to fit into existing workflows.

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  1. GitHub ChangelogOfficial · Primary
    Copilot code review: API support and new default effort level · By Allison
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