Add documentation for enabling Copilot workflow execution without approval#649
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Add documentation for enabling Copilot workflow execution without approval#649
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[WIP] Update CI configuration for copilot test execution
Add documentation for enabling Copilot workflow execution without approval
Jan 28, 2026
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Copilot-created PRs require manual workflow approval due to GitHub's security model. This cannot be solved by modifying
ci.yml- approval requirements are enforced at the platform level and controlled via repository settings.Changes
.github/COPILOT_WORKFLOW_APPROVAL.md: Comprehensive guide documenting:Settings → Actions → General → Fork pull request workflows from contributorsKey Insight
GitHub prevents workflow files from self-authorizing execution because bots can modify workflow files themselves. The approval gate ensures human review of workflow changes before execution. The
interpret-CI.ymlworkflow file cannot and should not be modified to bypass this - repository admins must configure the setting directly in GitHub's UI.Warning
Firewall rules blocked me from connecting to one or more addresses (expand for details)
I tried to connect to the following addresses, but was blocked by firewall rules:
github.blog/home/REDACTED/work/_temp/ghcca-node/node/bin/node /home/REDACTED/work/_temp/ghcca-node/node/bin/node --enable-source-maps /home/REDACTED/work/_temp/copilot-developer-action-main/dist/index.js(dns block)If you need me to access, download, or install something from one of these locations, you can either:
💡 You can make Copilot smarter by setting up custom instructions, customizing its development environment and configuring Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. Learn more Copilot coding agent tips in the docs.