New Feature: AI-Powered PR Title Generation

GitHub has rolled out a new capability for GitHub Copilot that generates pull request titles directly on github.com. When creating or editing a PR, users will see a GitHub Copilot button in the title field that suggests descriptive titles based on the commit messages included in the pull request.

How It Works

The feature integrates seamlessly into the PR creation workflow:

• Open a pull request on github.com
• Click the GitHub Copilot button in the title field
• Review the AI-generated suggestion and apply or edit it as needed

Getting the Best Results

The quality of generated titles depends directly on commit message quality:

• Use clear, descriptive commit messages that explain what changed
• Avoid placeholder messages like WIP or generic fix without context
• Group related changes into a single PR so the title reflects a cohesive theme

If your commit messages are vague or repetitive, Copilot's suggestions may be less useful. This design incentivizes developers to maintain better commit hygiene.

Availability

This feature is now generally available on github.com for any pull request containing one or more commits. Users can provide feedback in the GitHub Community discussions.