How to automate feature flags in GitHub Copilot with real workflow examples
Blog post from Unleash
Automating feature flag workflows in GitHub Copilot can streamline code management and reduce risks associated with AI-generated code, as demonstrated using the Unleash MCP server. This setup involves installing and configuring the server to work with GitHub Copilot in various IDEs like VS Code, enabling developers to manage feature flags without leaving their coding environment. Real-world examples such as evaluating risky changes, managing rollout strategies across environments, and cleaning up after a successful rollout highlight the practical benefits of automation. By leveraging tools like evaluate_change, detect_flag, create_flag, and wrap_change, developers can ensure that features are properly controlled and tested before deployment. The setup empowers teams to maintain clean codebases and scale automation and governance effectively through project-level instructions, ultimately enhancing efficiency and consistency in software development workflows.