[Feature Request] Direct link/redirect to PR on GitHub from Copilot App

[harisrujanc]

Mood: 💡
Category: Feature Request

Feature: Direct PR Link Redirection from Copilot App

Problem

When working in the Copilot Desktop app, I can see my PRs and sessions, but sometimes I need to use GitHub web functionalities that aren't available in the app (e.g., merging, managing reviewers, editing labels, viewing CI checks in detail, resolving conversations). Currently, I have to manually open a browser, navigate to GitHub, and search for the PR — this breaks the flow.

Proposed Solution

Add a "Open on GitHub" button/link on PR sessions and PR references within the app that:

• Opens the PR directly in the default browser with one click
• Works from the session list, PR cards, and within active sessions
• Supports deep-linking to specific tabs (Conversations, Files changed, Checks)

Why This Matters

• Reduces context switching — no need to manually search for PRs on GitHub
• Bridges the gap between app capabilities and full GitHub web features
• Complements the app rather than trying to replicate every GitHub web feature inside it

Use Cases

1. Reviewing a PR in-app, then wanting to approve/merge on GitHub web
2. Needing to check CI/CD pipeline details on a PR
3. Sharing the PR link with teammates
4. Managing PR settings (labels, milestones, reviewers) not yet available in-app

Competitive Edge

This "bridge" approach is smart — instead of rebuilding all of GitHub inside the app, just make it seamless to jump between the two. Best of both worlds.

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Field	Value
App version	1.0.10
OS	macOS 26.5.0
Theme	ABOLKOG
Path	/chat
Tenure	Day 2 (Week 1)