Does Rocky replace GitHub Copilot?

Rocky is an alternative for pull request code review, not a replacement for the wider GitHub Copilot product. Compare the specific review workflows and deployment requirements your team uses.

Rocky Reviews compared

An alternative to GitHub Copilot code review.

GitHub Copilot can review pull requests inside GitHub. Rocky is an open source option for teams that want a separate, self managed review tool and want every AI finding to remain under human review.

The short answer

Rocky keeps the final review decision with your team.

Rocky centers on a human controlled workflow with risk sorted files, draft findings, and a change map. It is open source and can be deployed on infrastructure your team manages.

Compare the review approach

Different tools, different priorities.

What mattersRocky ReviewsGitHub Copilot code review

Review controlFindings stay drafts for a human to accept, edit, or dismiss.GitHub documents Copilot code review as a way to review pull requests, identify issues, and suggest fixes within supported GitHub workflows.

Source and hostingOpen source, with a self managed deployment option.See the official product information for current hosting and deployment options.

Best fitTeams who want an open source review workflow with human approval.Teams who prefer the vendor’s existing code review workflow.

When to consider Rocky

Keep AI useful. Keep the call yours.

Choose Rocky when an open source, self managed tool and a distinct human approval step are priorities. Choose the workflow that fits your team’s existing GitHub setup.

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For current product details, see GitHub Copilot code review documentation . This page describes Rocky’s focus and is not an exhaustive feature checklist.