GitHub launches Copilot desktop app for end-to-end agent-driven development
lee_stott · x · 2026-09-02
GitHub has released the official GitHub Copilot desktop app for macOS, Windows, and Linux, designed for agent-driven development from issue to merge.
Key Features:
- Multi-session Management: Run parallel agent sessions with isolated workspaces for branches, files, and conversations.
- Built-in Validation Loop: Inspect diffs, preview via in-app browser, run terminal checks, and merge PRs directly within the app.
- Automated Workflows: Convert skills and prompts into repeatable tasks.
- Integrated Design Craft: Ships with 'Impeccable,' an open-source design skill offering 23 commands (e.g., /critique, /layout) and context memory for design systems.
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