GitHub has launched a revolutionary cloud-based Copilot agent, announced during Microsoft Build 2025, which autonomously drafts and manages pull requests. Unlike previous versions that operated in the code editor, this new agent operates in the cloud, executing tasks like creating branches and responding to code reviews without risking protected branches. This upgrade retains current workflows and protocols, enabling developers to focus on describing tasks rather than implementation. However, while many users express excitement over this technological advancement, there are mixed feelings of skepticism and concern within the developer community.
With the addition of MCP, developers can even grant the agent access to external tools and data by configuring servers directly in the repository settings.
The Copilot agent handles tasks autonomously: creating branches, iterating on PRs based on code review comments, and updating commits until the work is accepted.
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