At the Microsoft Build 2025 conference, the tech giant revealed a powerful new addition to its AI tools — a GitHub Copilot agent that can write and fix code without constant human help. This is a major step in changing how developers create software with the help of AI.
What Is the GitHub Copilot AI Agent?
The GitHub Copilot agent is designed to handle full coding tasks on its own. Once you give it a task — like fixing a bug or adding a new feature — the agent sets up a virtual workspace, downloads the project code, and starts working.
It not only writes or updates code but also reviews the whole project to understand what’s needed. After finishing the task, it sends a message to the developer so they can review and approve the changes.
How the AI Agent Understands Context
This AI assistant doesn’t just look at code — it checks issues, comments, documentation, and project instructions. That means it can understand the bigger picture and make smarter decisions.
For example, if there's an open bug report, the agent reads it, sees how it fits into the codebase, and decides how to fix it. This level of understanding is what sets it apart from simpler tools that only autocomplete code.
Where You Can Use It
Developers using GitHub Copilot Enterprise or Copilot Pro Plus can now access the new GitHub AI agent. You can use it directly on GitHub’s website, in the mobile app, or through the GitHub Command Line Interface (CLI).
Microsoft’s Bigger Plan for AI in Development
This new agent is part of Microsoft’s broader plan to use AI not just as a helper but as a true partner in development. They are building what they call the “agentic web,” where AI tools can do real work for users — from coding to customer support.
At Build 2025, Microsoft also introduced other AI tools, like the Azure SRE agent and support for xAI’s Grok models, which show how quickly AI is becoming part of everyday software work.
Why This Matters for Developers
This AI agent can save developers hours of work by handling boring, repetitive tasks — like tracking down bugs or updating documentation. It gives teams more time to focus on creative and strategic work.
By blending AI with development tools people already use, Microsoft is making AI more useful, reliable, and easy to adopt.
