GitHub Copilot Unveils Autonomous AI Agent for Automated Code Testing and Iteration
Summary
GitHub Copilot introduces a groundbreaking autonomous AI agent capable of independently testing, iterating, and improving code repositories by navigating files, executing commands, and initiating pull requests, leveraging MCP for enhanced context retrieval and interoperability.
Key Points
- GitHub Copilot evolves into an autonomous agent that can asynchronously test and iterate code without human input
- The new Copilot Agent can navigate repositories, edit files, run commands, and open pull requests on its own
- Copilot Agent supports MCP for interoperability, allowing it to retrieve additional data or context needed for code review