The GitHub Copilot Agent Mode in Visual Studio Code is now available to all users.
GitHub makes the Copilot Agent Mode generally available in Visual Studio Code. Simultaneously, the company introduces new integrations via the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and expands the range of language models for paying users.
Visual Studio Code
The Agent Mode in Visual Studio Code is now available to all users. This mode allows developers to perform complex actions using simple prompts. The agent can analyze multiple files, automatically suggest terminal commands, and even address runtime errors. Users can manually activate the function in the settings of the latest version of VS Code. The mode has been tested in preview by more than a million developers and currently achieves a success rate of 56 percent on the SWE benchmark using the Claude 3.7 model.
The Agent Mode is powered by multiple models, including Claude 3.5 and 3.7 Sonnet from Anthropic, Gemini 2.0 Flash from Google, and GPT-4o from OpenAI. GitHub promises further improvements in performance as the underlying reasoning models continue to evolve.
Premium access language models
With the introduction of the Model Context Protocol (MCP), developers can connect external tools to Copilot. This provides richer context and broader application possibilities within the Agent Mode. GitHub also makes its own local MCP server available, allowing users to integrate GitHub functionality into other tools that support MCP.
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Additionally, GitHub introduces a new premium request model for advanced language models. Starting May 5, Copilot Pro users will receive 300 premium requests per month, while Copilot Business and Enterprise users will get 300 and 1000 requests per month respectively, starting May 12. Those who need more capacity can purchase additional requests starting at $0.04 each. GitHub is also launching a new Pro+ subscription for individual developers with 1500 premium requests per month.