Copilot code review now closes addressed comments automatically

GitHub says Copilot code review now resolves its own comments after developers address them. It also writes commit messages when users apply its code suggestions; the announcement does not explain how it determines that a comment has been addressed.

Key points

  1. Copilot code review now resolves comments it created once developers address them.
  2. Applying Copilot code suggestions can now trigger generated commit messages.

Why it matters

These changes reduce manual follow-up during review, particularly when developers accept several suggestions. Reviewers still need to assess whether the changes solve the underlying issue and whether generated commit messages describe them accurately.

What to watch

Check the documented conditions for automatic resolution and whether reviewers can inspect or reverse a resolution when an issue remains.

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