How to automate repetitive developer tasks with GitHub Copilot app

GitHub demonstrates a quick workflow for reducing repetitive PR triage using the GitHub Copilot app.

Overview

The video shows how to set up a daily pull request review automation in the GitHub Copilot app, aimed at dependency update PRs.

Key ideas covered:

• Describe the workflow once in the GitHub Copilot app.
• Group pull requests by risk to prioritize review.
• Check CI build statuses automatically as part of the review routine.
• Get a Copilot summary of what appears safe to merge.

Links referenced:

• Get started: https://gh.io/app
• GitHub blog: https://github.blog