How to Use GitHub Copilot Agents: 1-Min Guide

How to Use GitHub Copilot Agents

Updated on:

June 5, 2026

By:

Madhav Bhandari

Use this interactive demo to learn how to use GitHub Copilot Agents.

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Here’s how to do it:

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First, open the Copilot Chat window in your IDE. Look for the icon or pull it up via the command palette.
Now, click 'Agent' in the chat input area to switch on agent mode and unlock smarter assistance.
Type what you need in plain English, no jargon required. Just describe your task naturally.
The GitHub copilot will analyze, plan, and suggest actions. Review the edits and choose 'Keep' or 'Undo' for each or handle them all at once.

📌 Why this matters

GitHub Copilot Agents transform your coding workflow by letting you delegate complex, multi-step tasks through simple conversation. Instead of breaking down problems yourself, you describe what you want and watch the AI handle the planning, implementation, and file modifications across your entire project.

The real power lies in how agents maintain context across multiple files and operations, making sweeping changes that would normally require hours of manual work. You're essentially gaining a coding partner that thinks systematically about your project structure and dependencies.

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