Here are five key points from the article:
- The GitHub Copilot agent acts like a full developer on your team.
- It handles tasks like fixing bugs, adding features, and improving tests.
- It’s powered by Claude 3.7 Sonnet and designed for production workflows.
- Only available to Copilot Pro+ and Enterprise subscribers.
- It positions Microsoft ahead in the battle for AI-powered development tools.
Microsoft’s GitHub just shocked everyone at the Microsoft Build 2025 developer conference: the GitHub Copilot agent is here and it’s more than just a helper. It’s a full-on AI coding assistant that can write, fix, test, and even improve your code automatically.
The Copilot agent isn’t just generating code snippets anymore. It now acts like an actual teammate. Assign it an issue, and it gets to work literally responding with an eyes emoji, completing the task in a new file, and summarizing what it did. That’s right, your next pull request could be submitted by a robot.
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What Is the GitHub Copilot Agent?
GitHub Copilot’s new feature, called the Copilot agent, uses Anthropic’s Claude 3.7 Sonnet AI model to handle real-world programming jobs. It fits seamlessly into your repo, handling:
- Bug fixes
- Test extensions
- Refactoring tasks
- Documentation improvements
- New feature development
And it does it all in minutes without constant prompts.
Designed for Real Workflows
According to GitHub, the Copilot agent isn’t some toy for hobbyists. It’s built for low-to-medium complexity tasks in well-tested codebases, meaning teams with live products can actually trust it. Companies like Carvana are already using it to scale developer productivity.
“The Copilot agent fits into our existing workflow and converts specifications to production code in minutes,” said Alex Devkar, Carvana’s SVP of Engineering.
Not Just Another Chatbot
Unlike vibe-coding tools like Cursor or Windsurf, which build new projects from a few vague prompts, GitHub’s Copilot agent excels at maintaining and enhancing existing software.
It works within GitHub directly no extra apps or weird integrations. Developers can review its changes, request updates, and merge code all in one place.
Is GitHub Copilot Agent Free?
Unfortunately, no. The new Copilot agent is only available to:
- Copilot Pro+ subscribers
- Teams using the Copilot Enterprise tier
Individuals still get access to the basic Copilot assistant for free, but agent mode is exclusive to paying users. It’s currently in preview, with early feedback encouraged.
Why This Changes Everything
GitHub has seen explosive growth since Microsoft bought it in 2018. With Copilot now boasting 15 million users 4x more than a year ago this new AI coding assistant cements Microsoft’s lead in developer tools.
This software development automation could mark the beginning of a new era where AI doesn’t just help it leads.
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