Copilot Review Reader FAQs

Question 1

How do I use Copilot Review Reader with Copilot Chat?

Accepted Answer

You can reference the tool directly in a chat message by typing `#reviewComments` (e.g., 'Read #reviewComments and fix issues'). Alternatively, Copilot Chat agents can invoke the `review-reader_getReviewComments` tool programmatically, specifying a `source` parameter ('all', 'local', or 'pr') for precise control.

Question 2

What are the prerequisites for using Copilot Review Reader?

Accepted Answer

To use Copilot Review Reader, you need VS Code 1.96+, the GitHub Copilot Chat extension, and the `gh` CLI installed and authenticated (for retrieving GitHub PR comments).

Question 3

What types of review comments can it read?

Accepted Answer

The tool can read comments from the VS Code Comments panel (local Copilot reviews) and retrieve GitHub Pull Request comments using the `gh` CLI. Agents can specify whether to read 'all', 'local' only, or 'pr' only comments.

Question 4

What is Copilot Review Reader?

Accepted Answer

Copilot Review Reader is a VS Code extension that enables Copilot Chat agents to read review comments from both local VS Code (Copilot reviews) and GitHub Pull Requests. It bridges these systems to facilitate automated code review and fix workflows.

Question 5

How does it automate code review fixes?

Accepted Answer

It registers a `LanguageModelTool` that Copilot Chat agents can programmatically invoke. This allows agents to access and process review comments, understand feedback, and then automatically apply suggested fixes or address issues without manual intervention.

Copilot Review Reader

Copilot Review Reader

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