GitHub Copilot SDK can run inside GitHub Actions to automate AI-powered tasks in CI/CD pipelines. The SDK connects to the Copilot CLI runtime over JSON-RPC, reusing Copilot's agent behavior without building custom orchestration. A practical example demonstrates building a PR review assistant that fetches diffs, sends them to Copilot with structured prompts and skills, and posts analysis back as comments. Skills define agent behavior and output format, making responses consistent across runs. The pattern works for any automation: security reviews, documentation checks, or release notes generation.
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