GitHub launches Copilot desktop app for managing AI coding agents at Microsoft Build 2026
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Sinisa Markovic
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Summary
GitHub launched the Copilot app at Microsoft Build 2026, a desktop application that serves as a dedicated workspace for managing AI coding agents. It goes beyond existing editor integrations and CLI tools by providing a "My Work" view where developers can direct multiple agents simultaneously, track active sessions, open issues, pull requests, and background automations. The app is available in technical preview to Copilot Pro, Pro+, Business, and Enterprise subscribers.
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The release expands GitHub's Copilot product line beyond editor integrations and command-line tools into a dedicated workspace for directing several agents at once.
The Copilot app is available in technical preview to existing Copilot Pro, Pro+, Business, and Enterprise subscribers.
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