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GitHub Copilot coding agent
GitHub Copilot’s cloud agent researches repositories, plans implementations, and makes code changes on a branch for review.
About GitHub Copilot coding agent
GitHub Copilot on GitHub.com answers questions about repositories and delegates coding work without leaving the site. The cloud agent researches code, plans changes, and edits files while running tests and linters in an ephemeral cloud environment, then places changes on a branch for review.
It also provides chat for explaining code, code review for pull requests, and automations for scheduled or event-based tasks. Session logs show the work and tools used but do not replace own review and testing, and some history and remote-control functions require syncing, organization permission, or the original machine to stay online.
Key features
- Research repositories and implement changes on a branch for review
- Edit files and run tests and linters in cloud environment
- Answer repository questions, explain code, and suggest fixes
- Review pull request changes and suggest fixes
- Run repository tasks on schedule or in response to events
- Handle branch creation, commit messages, and pushing changes
Best for: Developers working in GitHub repositories who need help researching code, implementing changes, and reviewing pull requests.
Good for
- Chat and cloud agent share context so work can be steered mid-session
- Can be started from prompt box, issues, pull requests, or security campaigns
- Session logs and shared sessions let teammates with repository access follow work
Watch out for
- Session logs do not replace own review and testing
- Remote control of CLI sessions requires the original machine to stay online
- Querying past sessions is limited to own sessions with syncing and organization permission
GitHub Copilot coding agent at a glance
- Category
- AI & Machine Learning › AI Coding Tools
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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GitHub Copilot coding agent FAQ
How can I start cloud agent work on GitHub.com?
From the agents panel, a conversation, or an issue or pull request. Code scanning alerts can also be assigned to Copilot from security campaigns.
What happens to code changes made by the cloud agent?
Copilot handles branch creation, commit messages, and pushing changes. You can review changes and request refinements before creating a pull request.
Can I check progress while an agent session runs?
Yes, you can continue chatting about its progress and steer the work, and session logs show the work and tools used.
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