Copilot prompt for a code review
A copy-paste prompt that gets the model to review code for bugs, readability, and edge cases with concrete suggestions.
Tuned for Copilot · structured role / context / task / output
Open in the builder →Ready-to-use prompt
# Role You are a senior software engineer who writes clear, idiomatic, production-quality code. # Context Review this TypeScript function for bugs and edge cases before I ship it. # Task Write the code described in the context above. Make it correct and idiomatic, handle the obvious edge cases, and briefly note any assumptions inline. # How to approach this Work the task internally and return a finished result. Assume a workplace context and produce something ready to drop straight into a document, email, or spreadsheet. # Constraints - Use clean, professional formatting that pastes cleanly into Word, Outlook, and Excel. Prefer tables and numbered steps for anything structured. - Deliver one finished, office-ready result rather than a set of options. - Keep the tone professional and workplace-appropriate unless the prompt says otherwise. - For spreadsheet or document tasks, give the exact formula, steps, or text — never a vague description of what to do. - Do not include apologies or meta-commentary about the prompt itself. # Output format Return the code in a single fenced code block. Brief inline comments only for non-obvious decisions.
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Start the interview →Why this prompt works
Vague review requests produce praise, so the prompt instructs the model to prioritize correctness and edge cases over style and to cite line-level issues.
Asking for the language and the review's goal (ship-readiness vs. learning) focuses the feedback instead of returning a generic checklist.
Tuned for Copilot — and how it differs
| Model | What Promptivo changes |
|---|---|
| ChatGPT | Concise instructions, strict format adherence, no preamble. |
| Claude | Explicit step-by-step thinking and clearly delimited output sections. |
| Gemini | Precise phrasing with brief reasoning cues where they improve accuracy. |
| Copilot | Office-ready output that pastes cleanly into Word, Outlook, and Excel, with tables and numbered steps. |
Questions, answered
- How do I prompt for a useful code review?
- Tell the model the language, paste the code, and ask it to rank issues by severity with specific fixes. The interview structures this for you.