# GitHub Trigger Copilot automations with comments

- Product: GitHub (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/github)
- Vendor: GitHub
- Date: 2026-08-03
- Original notes: https://github.blog/changelog/2026-08-03-trigger-copilot-automations-with-comments
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/github/releases/2026-08-03-trigger-copilot-automations-with-comments

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You can now create Copilot cloud agent automations that run when an issue comment or pull request comment is created. Common use cases include: Generate documentation: Comment on a pull… The post Trig…

- **added** — Create Copilot cloud agent automations that run when an issue comment or pull request comment is created