GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio — July update

Short summary

GitHub released its July 2026 update for Copilot in Visual Studio, introducing a new agent built on the Copilot SDK with built-in expertise from the .NET and Azure teams. The update also adds more customization options for tailoring Copilot to individual workflows. Details are limited in the changelog snippet.

• •New Copilot agent based on Copilot SDK now available in Visual Studio
• •Built-in expertise from .NET and Azure teams
• •Additional customization options for tailoring Copilot behavior

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