[2025-08-12] GitHub Copilot Agents panel available on every page on GitHub (#57056)

Co-authored-by: Sophie <29382425+sophietheking@users.noreply.github.com> Co-authored-by: Copilot <175728472+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>

Author: 3 people

content/copilot/concepts/coding-agent/coding-agent.md

@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ With {% data variables.copilot.copilot_coding_agent %}, {% data variables.produc
 To delegate tasks to {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}, you can:
 
 * Assign an issue to {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}. See [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/using-github-copilot/coding-agent/using-copilot-to-work-on-an-issue).
-* Ask {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} to create a pull request from the Agents page on {% data variables.product.github %}, {% data variables.copilot.copilot_chat %} or your favorite IDE or agentic coding tool with MCP support. See [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/using-github-copilot/coding-agent/asking-copilot-to-create-a-pull-request).
+* Ask {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} to create a pull request from the Agents panel or page on {% data variables.product.github %}, {% data variables.copilot.copilot_chat %} or your favorite IDE or agentic coding tool with MCP support. See [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/using-github-copilot/coding-agent/asking-copilot-to-create-a-pull-request).
 
 {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} will evaluate the task it has been assigned based on the prompt you give it—whether that's from the issue description or a chat message. Then {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} will make the required changes and open a pull request. When {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} finishes, it will request a review from you, and you can leave pull request comments to ask {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} to iterate.
 

content/copilot/how-tos/use-copilot-agents/coding-agent/create-a-pr.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: Asking GitHub Copilot to create a pull request
 shortTitle: Create a PR
-intro: 'You can ask {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} to create a pull request from the Agents page, {% data variables.copilot.copilot_chat_short %}, or agentic coding tools and IDEs with Model Context Protocol (MCP) support.'
+intro: 'You can ask {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} to create a pull request from the Agents panel or page, {% data variables.copilot.copilot_chat_short %}, or agentic coding tools and IDEs with Model Context Protocol (MCP) support.'
 product: '{% data reusables.gated-features.copilot-coding-agent %}<br><a href="https://github.com/features/copilot/plans?ref_cta=Copilot+plans+signup&ref_loc=asking+copilot+to+create+a+pull+request&ref_page=docs" target="_blank" class="btn btn-primary mt-3 mr-3 no-underline"><span>Sign up for {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}</span> {% octicon "link-external" height:16 %}</a>'
 versions:
  feature: copilot
@@ -25,35 +25,27 @@ contentType: how-tos
 
 You can ask {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} to work on a task from:
 
+* The Agents panel, available across {% data variables.product.github %}
 * The Agents page on {% data variables.product.github %}
 * {% data variables.copilot.copilot_chat_short %} in {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %}, {% data variables.product.prodname_vs %}, JetBrains IDEs and {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom_the_website %}
 * Your preferred IDE or agentic coding tool with Model Context Protocol (MCP) support
 
 {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} will start working on the task, raise a pull request, then request a review from you when it's finished working. For more information, see [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/using-github-copilot/coding-agent/about-assigning-tasks-to-copilot).
 
-## Asking {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} to create a pull request from the Agents page
+## Asking {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} to create a pull request from the Agents panel or page
 
-1. Navigate to the Agents page at [github.com/copilot/agents](https://github.com/copilot/agents).
+You can ask {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} to open a pull request from either the Agents panel or the Agents page. The only difference is the entry point - once you see the "New agent task" form, the steps are the same.
 
- You can also reach this page by clicking the **{% octicon "copilot" aria-label="Copilot icon" %}** button next to the search bar on any page on {% data variables.product.github %}, then selecting **Agents** from the sidebar.
+1. Open the Agents panel or page:
 
-1. Using the dropdown menu in the prompt field, select the repository you want {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} to work in.
+ * **Open the Agents panel**: Click {% octicon "agent" aria-label="The Agents icon" %} in the navigation bar at the top right of {% data variables.product.github %}.
+ * **Navigate to the Agents page**: Go to [github.com/copilot/agents](https://github.com/copilot/agents). You can also get here by opening the Agents panel, then clicking **View all**.
 
-1. Type a prompt describing your request.
-
- For example, `Implement a user friendly message for common errors.`
-
- ![Screenshot of asking Copilot to create a pull request from the Agents page.](/assets/images/help/copilot/coding-agent/agents-page-input.png)
-
-1. Optionally, select a base branch for {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}'s pull request. {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} will create a new branch based on this branch, then push its changes to a pull request targeting that branch.
-
-1. Click the **Send now** button or press <kbd>Return</kbd>.
-
- {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} will start a new session, which will appear in the list below the prompt box. {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} will work on the task and push changes to its pull request, then add you as a reviewer when it has finished, triggering a notification.
+{% data reusables.copilot.coding-agent.new-agent-task-form-instructions %}
 
 ## Asking {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} to create a pull request from {% data variables.copilot.copilot_chat_short %} in {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %}
 
-1. Install the [GitHub Pull Requests extension](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=GitHub.vscode-pull-request-github) for {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %}.
+1. Install the [{% data variables.product.github %} Pull Requests extension](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=GitHub.vscode-pull-request-github) for {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %}.
 1. Open {% data variables.copilot.copilot_chat %} in {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %}.
 1. Type a prompt explaining what you want {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} to do, and add `#copilotCodingAgent` to the prompt.
 

content/copilot/how-tos/use-copilot-agents/coding-agent/track-copilot-sessions.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: Tracking GitHub Copilot's sessions
 shortTitle: Track Copilot sessions
-intro: 'You can use the Agents page, {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %} and session logs to track {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}''s progress and understand its approach.'
+intro: 'You can use the Agents panel or page, {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %} and session logs to track {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}''s progress and understand its approach.'
 product: '{% data reusables.gated-features.copilot-coding-agent %}<br><a href="https://github.com/features/copilot/plans?ref_cta=Copilot+plans+signup&ref_loc=using+the+copilot+coding+agent+logs&ref_page=docs" target="_blank" class="btn btn-primary mt-3 mr-3 no-underline"><span>Sign up for {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}</span> {% octicon "link-external" height:16 %}</a>'
 versions:
  feature: copilot
@@ -24,25 +24,27 @@ contentType: how-tos
 
 After you give {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} a task, it works autonomously in the background to complete it. See [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/concepts/about-copilot-coding-agent).
 
-The [Agents page](https://github.com/copilot/agents) provides an overview of your agent sessions across repositories. From this page, you can kick off new tasks and track {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}'s progress.
+The Agents panel and [Agents page](https://github.com/copilot/agents) provide an overview of your agent sessions across repositories. You can use them to kick off new tasks and track {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}'s progress.
 
 You can also track {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}'s sessions in a specific repository from {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %}.
 
 During or after an agent session, you can inspect the session logs to understand {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}'s approach to your problem.
 
-## Tracking agent sessions from the Agents page
+## Tracking agent sessions from the Agents panel or page
 
-You can see a list of your running and past agent sessions on the Agents page at [github.com/copilot/agents](https://github.com/copilot/agents).
+You can see a list of your running and past agent sessions in the Agents panel, available from every page on {% data variables.product.github %}, or on the dedicated Agents page.
 
-You can also reach this page by clicking the **{% octicon "copilot" aria-label="Copilot icon" %}** button next to the search bar on any page on {% data variables.product.github %}, then selecting **Agents** from the sidebar.
+To open the Agents panel, click {% octicon "agent" aria-label="The Agents icon" %} in the navigation bar on any page.
 
-For each session listed below the prompt field, you can see its status at a glance, or click on it to navigate to the linked pull request.
+To open the Agents page, open the Agents panel, then click **View all**.
+
+For each session listed below, you can see its status at a glance, or click on it to navigate to the linked pull request.
 
 To view the session logs, click through to the pull request in the list, then find the "{% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} started work..." event in the timeline, and then click **View session**.
 
 ![Screenshot of a section of a pull request with the 'View session' button highlighted.](/assets/images/help/copilot/coding-agent/log-view-session.png)
 
-You can also start new agent sessions from this page. See [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/how-tos/agents/copilot-coding-agent/asking-copilot-to-create-a-pull-request).
+You can also start new agent sessions from the page and panel. See [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/how-tos/agents/copilot-coding-agent/asking-copilot-to-create-a-pull-request).
 
 ## Tracking sessions from {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %}
 

data/reusables/copilot/coding-agent/new-agent-task-form-instructions.md

@@ -0,0 +1,9 @@
+1. Using the dropdown menu in the prompt field, select the repository you want {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} to work in.
+1. Type a prompt describing your request.
+
+ For example, `Implement a user friendly message for common errors.`
+
+1. Optionally, select a base branch for {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}'s pull request. {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} will create a new branch based on this branch, then push the changes to a pull request targeting that branch.
+1. Click **{% octicon "paper-airplane" aria-label="Start task" %} Start task** or press <kbd>Return</kbd>.
+
+ {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} will start a new session, which will appear in the list below the prompt box. {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} will work on the task and push changes to its pull request, then add you as a reviewer when it has finished, triggering a notification.