Assigning Tasks to Copilot

Ever had a GitHub issue linger for months because you simply didn’t have the time or bandwidth to tackle it? Same here.

Back in September 2024, I created a fairly complex issue that required deep focus and multiple steps to resolve:

⚡ Instant Action

Fast forward to August 2025, and I finally decided to try something different: I assigned the issue to GitHub Copilot.

No sooner had I clicked “Assign to Copilot” than it sprang into action. First move? It created a branch (copilot/fix6) to kick off the work and a Pull Request!

🧠 Thoughtful Execution

What impressed me most wasn’t just the speed; it was the clarity. Copilot even shared its reasoning behind the changes, giving me insight into its decision-making process.

📚 Beautiful Documentation

And to top it off, Copilot generated clean, readable documentation that made the codebase easier to understand and maintain.

💬 Final Thoughts

Assigning tasks to Copilot felt like having a tireless coding partner who not only executes but explains and documents. If you’re juggling multiple priorities or just want to accelerate your workflow, this feature is worth exploring.

And you can check the final result here:
https://github.com/mehrandvd/skunit/pull/30