GitHub Copilot CLI Launches Custom Agent Support
adnan_hashmi · x · 2026-07-05
GitHub officially announced support for custom Agents in Copilot CLI. Developers can use Markdown files to define roles, tools, and constraint rules, creating consistent and reusable automated workflows for repetitive engineering tasks like security scanning and code review. This significantly enhances the flexibility and configurability of AI coding assistants.
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