Create pull request with copilot
Create Pull Request with GitHub Copilot is an AI-powered tool that delegates coding tasks to the GitHub Copilot agent, which works autonomously to implement features or fix bugs by generating and submitting pull requests. It streamlines development workflows by automating code contributions directly within your repository.
Features
- Automates the creation of pull requests with fully implemented code solutions.
- Utilizes GitHub Copilot to generate code based on detailed problem statements.
- Supports specifying the base branch from which the work should start.
- Allows customization of pull request titles for clarity and tracking.
- Integrates seamlessly with GitHub repositories owned by any specified owner.
Benefits
- Saves developer time by automating routine coding tasks and pull request creation.
- Enhances productivity by leveraging AI to handle background implementation work.
- Reduces manual errors by using AI-generated, context-aware code.
- Facilitates collaboration with clear, descriptive pull request titles and detailed problem descriptions.
- Improves development workflow efficiency by integrating directly with GitHub.
Description
Delegate a task to GitHub Copilot coding agent to perform in the background. The agent will create a pull request with the implementation. You should use this tool if the user asks to create a pull request to perform a specific task, or if the user asks Copilot to do something.
Parameters
5 parameters
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| base_ref | string | Git reference (e.g., branch) that the agent will start its work from. If not specified, defaults to the repository's default branch |
| ownerrequired | string | Repository owner. You can guess the owner, but confirm it with the user before proceeding. |
| problem_statementrequired | string | Detailed description of the task to be performed (e.g., 'Implement a feature that does X', 'Fix bug Y', etc.) |
| reporequired | string | Repository name. You can guess the repository name, but confirm it with the user before proceeding. |
| titlerequired | string | Title for the pull request that will be created |
