Microsoft has announced an update to the Azure Boards integration with GitHub Copilot that introduces support for custom AI agents. The enhancement allows development teams to leverage tailored Copilot agents directly within Azure Boards, streamlining the transition from work items to automated coding tasks.

Here’s what you need to know:

What are custom agents?
Custom agents are tailored versions of the GitHub Copilot coding agent, designed to follow your team’s workflows, coding standards, and tool preferences. Think of them as specialized teammates that consistently apply your rules—no need to repeat instructions every time.
Creating custom agents
You can define a custom Copilot coding agent by creating a .agent.md profile file in your GitHub repository. This file contains the agent’s instructions, tools, and behavior, making it easy to align Copilot with specific tasks or workflows.
Using custom agents in Azure DevOps
Once created at the repository or organization level, your custom agent automatically becomes available in Azure DevOps. When creating a pull request from a work item, you’ll see a new agent selection option alongside the repository list—making it seamless to choose the right agent for the job.

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