GitHub has rolled out a new feature called the agents panel, and it’s available now for all paid Copilot users. You can find it on every page of GitHub.com. This panel acts like a control center where developers can assign coding tasks to GitHub Copilot without leaving their current page.

The goal is to make managing AI-assisted work simpler. Instead of switching between different tools or pages, developers can now handle tasks directly from the agents panel. It’s like having a mission control that keeps everything organized. You can start new tasks, check the progress of ongoing ones, and review draft pull requests—all in one place.

How the Agents Panel Works

To use the agents panel, you click a new button in the navigation bar labeled “Agents.” This opens a lightweight overlay. From there, you can describe what you want Copilot to do using natural language. For example, you might say, “Add a login feature to this repo,” and then pick the relevant project or branch.

Once you give the instruction, Copilot takes over. It begins by planning how to tackle the task, then drafts code changes, runs tests if needed, and finally prepares a pull request. All of this happens in the background, so you can keep working on other parts of your project without interruption. The agent can work on multiple tasks at once, making it a handy tool for busy developers.

Managing Tasks and Reviewing Results

While the agent is working, you can monitor its progress right from the panel. It shows you the status of each task, whether it’s in planning, coding, or review stages. When the draft pull request is ready, you get a notification, allowing you to review the changes before merging.

This setup streamlines the workflow, especially for larger projects or repetitive tasks. Developers no longer need to manually create branches or write boilerplate code for simple features; instead, they describe what they need, and Copilot handles the rest. The agents panel makes it easy to delegate and oversee multiple AI-driven tasks seamlessly.

GitHub introduced the Copilot coding agent back in May, and now with the agents panel, managing AI coding workflows is even more straightforward. It’s designed to save time and boost productivity by giving developers a centralized hub for AI-powered code development. Whether working on small tweaks or complex features, the new panel aims to make AI assistance more accessible and easier to control directly within GitHub’s familiar environment.

Inspired by

• https://www.infoworld.com/article/4043343/github-launches-copilot-agents-panel-on-github-com.html

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