GitHub Launches Enterprise-Ready Coding Agent for Copilot at Microsoft Build
GitHub introduces a new asynchronous coding agent for Copilot that integrates directly into GitHub and VS Code. The tool allows developers to assign issues to an AI agent that independently drafts pull requests.
GitHub unveils a new asynchronous coding agent for Copilot at Microsoft Build 2025, embedding the tool directly into GitHub and VS Code. This addition creates an Agentic DevOps loop that allows developers to assign GitHub issues directly to the AI, which then works autonomously on the task.
The coding agent operates within GitHub's native control layer and relies on GitHub Actions to execute its tasks. As it works, the agent pushes commits to a draft pull request and provides detailed session logs so developers can track its progress and provide iterative feedback.
Alongside this new agent, GitHub announces it is open sourcing Copilot Chat in VS Code and expanding agent mode to JetBrains, Eclipse, and Xcode. The platform also adds support for new models like Grok 3 from xAI, reinforcing its commitment to developer choice and an open AI ecosystem.