Clarify CODEOWNERS file usage for automatic PR reviewer assignment #8
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[WIP] Address feedback on auto-PR: clarify CODEOWNERS file usage
Clarify CODEOWNERS file usage for automatic PR reviewer assignment
Feb 4, 2026
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Answered question about CODEOWNERS file functionality in context of SOC2-compliant automated PR workflows.
Context
Previous review suggested using CODEOWNERS as an alternative to bot-impersonated PRs for maintaining audit trail integrity while enabling automatic reviewer assignment.
Response Provided
Explained CODEOWNERS mechanism:
.github/CODEOWNERSmaps file paths to GitHub users/teamsExample Configuration
When bot creates PR modifying
/helm/wordpress/values.yaml, GitHub automatically requests review from@romandidomizio.✨ Let Copilot coding agent set things up for you — coding agent works faster and does higher quality work when set up for your repo.