diff --git a/.github/scripts/pr-review-mcp.py b/.github/scripts/pr-review-mcp.py
index 8e32bae4f8..50293263b6 100755
--- a/.github/scripts/pr-review-mcp.py
+++ b/.github/scripts/pr-review-mcp.py
@@ -65,11 +65,13 @@ def add_comment(
 
 
 @server.tool()
-def finish_review(body: str) -> str:
-    """Finish the review with an overall summary and verdict.
+def finish_review(body: str = "") -> str:
+    """Finish the review.
 
     Args:
-        body: The top-level review body (Markdown supported).
+        body: Optional top-level review body (Markdown supported). Only include if it
+              contains information not already covered by inline comments. Most reviews
+              should leave this empty.
     """
     conclusion = {"body": body, "event": "COMMENT"}
     conclusion_file = output_dir / "conclusion.json"
diff --git a/.github/workflows/code-review.yml b/.github/workflows/code-review.yml
index 28003f470d..dc82faa8f2 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/code-review.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/code-review.yml
@@ -126,16 +126,18 @@ jobs:
           fi
 
           # Build payload using jq file inputs to avoid shell interpolation issues
+          # Omit body when empty for a cleaner review
           jq -n \
             --arg commit_id "$COMMIT_ID" \
             --slurpfile conclusion "$CONCLUSION" \
             --slurpfile comments "$COMMENTS" \
             '{
               commit_id: $commit_id,
-              body: $conclusion[0].body,
               event: $conclusion[0].event,
               comments: $comments[0]
-            }' > /tmp/review-payload.json
+            }
+            | if $conclusion[0].body != "" then .body = $conclusion[0].body else . end
+            ' > /tmp/review-payload.json
 
           # Try submitting with inline comments first
           if gh api \