# Trigger Copilot automations with comments

> Source: <https://github.blog/changelog/2026-08-03-trigger-copilot-automations-with-comments>
> Published: 2026-08-03 19:14:58+00:00

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# Trigger Copilot automations with comments

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 request to automatically generate or update documentation based on your code changes.** Investigate errors**: Comment on an issue to trigger an automation that investigates stack traces or error logs.** Create follow-up tasks**: Comment on a pull request to have an automation automatically create follow-up issues for refactoring or technical debt.

When configuring an automation, specify the comment text that should trigger it. To get started, click through to the **Agents** tab in your repository, then pick **Automations** in the sidebar.

Automations are available for existing Copilot Pro, Pro+, Max, Business, and Enterprise users. Copilot Business and Copilot Enterprise users need the Copilot cloud agent policy enabled by an administrator.

Learn more in [About Copilot automations](https://docs.github.com/copilot/concepts/agents/cloud-agent/about-automations) in the GitHub Docs.