diff --git a/.github/copilot-instructions.md b/.github/copilot-instructions.md
index 5bf534702daa18..db840ff549a67e 100644
--- a/.github/copilot-instructions.md
+++ b/.github/copilot-instructions.md
@@ -1,6 +1,4 @@
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-excludeAgent: code-review
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+When reviewing pull requests, use the `code-review` skill unless the user has stated they will review the changes themselves.
 
 **Any code you commit MUST compile, and new and existing tests related to the change MUST pass.**