Add copilot[bot] to CLA allowlist

[Copilot]

Summary

This PR adds copilot[bot] to the CLA allowlist in .github/workflows/cla.yml to ensure GitHub Copilot contributions are automatically approved for CLA checks.

Changes

Updated the allowlist parameter in the CLA Assistant workflow configuration to include copilot[bot] alongside the existing allowed contributors (dependabot[bot] and stesee).

Before:

allowlist: dependabot[bot],stesee

After:

allowlist: dependabot[bot],stesee,copilot[bot]

Motivation

GitHub Copilot may create automated pull requests or contributions to the repository. By adding it to the CLA allowlist, these automated contributions will bypass the CLA signature requirement, similar to how Dependabot is currently exempted. This prevents unnecessary CLA verification workflow failures for bot-generated contributions.

Testing

• ✅ YAML syntax validated successfully
• ✅ No breaking changes to existing workflow configuration
• ✅ Follows the same naming convention as other bots in the allowlist

Original prompt

Add Copilot to the allowlist in the cla.yml file if not already present. If the cla.yml file does not exist, create one in the appropriate location with Copilot in the allowlist. The goal is to ensure Copilot is listed as an allowed contributor for CLA checks.

This pull request was created as a result of the following prompt from Copilot chat.

Add Copilot to the allowlist in the cla.yml file if not already present. If the cla.yml file does not exist, create one in the appropriate location with Copilot in the allowlist. The goal is to ensure Copilot is listed as an allowed contributor for CLA checks.

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[github-actions]

Thank you for your submission, we really appreciate it. Like many open-source projects, we ask that you sign our Contributor License Agreement before we can accept your contribution. You can sign the CLA by just posting a Pull Request Comment same as the below format.

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[Copilot]

Pull Request Overview

This PR adds copilot[bot] to the CLA allowlist to exempt GitHub Copilot's automated contributions from requiring CLA signatures, similar to the existing exemption for Dependabot.

• Added copilot[bot] to the allowlist parameter in the CLA workflow configuration

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