GitHub Copilot Agent
A GitHub-integrated coding agent that executes multi-step tasks in issue and pull request workflows
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What is GitHub Copilot Agent?
GitHub Copilot Agent is an agentic coding mode integrated into the GitHub ecosystem.
It is designed to execute staged tasks within issue and pull request workflows.
How is it used?
Developers leave instructions in GitHub or connected IDE environments, and the agent follows through with code updates in context.
Its strongest value is usually team collaboration automation rather than isolated solo generation.
Why does it matter?
For GitHub-centric organizations, it aligns naturally with existing development governance and review flows.
For teams centered on non-GitHub platforms, the integration benefits can be significantly lower.
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