GitHub has announced the release of a new feature, “Agent Mode,” for GitHub Copilot, now available in Visual Studio Code. This feature expands Copilot’s capabilities, turning it into a more proactive assistant for developers. With “Agent Mode,” developers can delegate complex tasks to Copilot, such as running tests, debugging code, or managing repositories, directly within the VS Code environment.
In addition, GitHub Copilot Edits is now generally available in VS Code. This multi-file editing tool combines inline editing and chat capabilities, allowing users to make changes across multiple files using natural language. Users can choose the model that suits them best from available options, such as OpenAI’s GPT-4o or Anthropic’s Claude 3.5 Sonnet.
The Padawan project, which was also introduced, integrates SWE agents into GitHub, enabling tasks to be assigned to Copilot directly from GitHub clients. Once a task is completed, Copilot will assign human reviewers to check the Pull Request and take their feedback into account.
These new features are designed to make developers’ work easier, allowing them to focus on more important tasks while Copilot automates routine processes. “Agent Mode” is now available for VS Code users and is expected to be useful for both teams and individual developers who rely on GitHub Copilot to solve software development tasks.
