Skip to content

Commit 1c9f50c

Browse files
author
Brigit Murtaugh
committed
Incorporate release notes updates
1 parent d7a3167 commit 1c9f50c

File tree

4 files changed

+37
-3
lines changed

4 files changed

+37
-3
lines changed

docs/copilot/copilot-coding-agent.md

Lines changed: 28 additions & 3 deletions
Original file line numberDiff line numberDiff line change
@@ -46,6 +46,8 @@ Ensure you are signed into the GitHub Pull Request extension with the correct Gi
4646

4747
**Optional**: Enable the experimental setting `setting(githubPullRequests.codingAgent.uiIntegration)` to show a **Delegate to coding agent** button in Copilot Chat for easier task delegation.
4848

49+
You can also manage coding agent sessions from a dedicated chat editor and view a **Chat Sessions** view by enabling the experimental setting `setting(chat.agentSessionsViewLocation)`.
50+
4951
> [!TIP]
5052
> If you don't have Copilot access yet, you can sign up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://github.com/features/copilot/plans) to get a monthly limit of interactions.
5153
@@ -91,7 +93,9 @@ You can also hand off work to Copilot coding agent directly from your chat conve
9193

9294
![Screenshot showing handing off a session to Copilot coding agent](images/copilot-coding-agent/coding-agent-start.png)
9395

94-
1. The agent will create a pull request and begin implementing the discussed changes
96+
1. The agent will create a pull request and begin implementing the discussed changes. When you start a coding agent session (via `#copilotCodingAgent` or with the **Delegate to coding agent** action), the pull request is rendered as a card in the Chat view.
97+
98+
![Screenshot of a coding agent PR card in the Chat view.](images/copilot-coding-agent/pr-card-in-chat.png)
9599

96100
## Track agent progress
97101

@@ -121,8 +125,26 @@ The GitHub Pull Requests extension provides a dedicated **Copilot on My Behalf**
121125

122126
![Screenshot showing the session log of a coding agent session.](images/copilot-coding-agent/coding-agent-session-log.png)
123127

124-
> [!TIP]
125-
> When working with pull requests created by the coding agent, the `#activePullRequest` tool is automatically enabled for your chat session. This gives chat context about your PR, including what files were changed, who's assigned, and the state (draft or ready for review). You can then ask about this PR and iterate further on it in chat.
128+
### Manage sessions with dedicated chat editor (Experimental)
129+
130+
You can manage coding agent sessions from a dedicated chat editor that enables you to:
131+
132+
* Follow the progress of the coding agent in real-time
133+
* Provide follow-up instructions directly from chat
134+
* See the agent's responses in a dedicated environment
135+
136+
Enable the experimental setting `setting(chat.agentSessionsViewLocation)` to try this feature:
137+
138+
* When set to `view`, you'll see a **Chat Sessions** view in the VS Code Side Bar for managing local and coding agent sessions
139+
140+
![Screenshot showing the Coding Agent Sessions view.](images/copilot-coding-agent/coding-agent-sessions-view.png)
141+
142+
* When set to `showChatsMenu`, coding agent sessions appear alongside local chat history
143+
144+
![Screenshot showing the Coding Agent Sessions Quick Pick.](images/copilot-coding-agent/coding-agent-sessions-quick-pick.png)
145+
146+
Pull requests created by the coding agent are also rendered as cards in the Chat view when you start a session, providing better visual integration.
147+
126148

127149
### Cancel a running session
128150

@@ -165,6 +187,9 @@ You can guide the agent's work through pull request comments. Make sure to tag `
165187

166188
The agent will respond to your feedback, make the requested changes, and update the pull request.
167189

190+
> [!TIP]
191+
> When working with pull requests created by the coding agent, the `#activePullRequest` tool is automatically enabled for your chat session. This gives chat context about your PR, including what files were changed, who's assigned, and the state (draft or ready for review). You can then ask about this PR and iterate further on it in chat.
192+
168193
## Frequently asked questions
169194

170195
### What's the difference between Copilot coding agent and agent mode?
Lines changed: 3 additions & 0 deletions
Loading
Lines changed: 3 additions & 0 deletions
Loading
Lines changed: 3 additions & 0 deletions
Loading

0 commit comments

Comments
 (0)