Agents panel: Launch Copilot coding agent tasks anywhere on GitHub

GitHub has introduced an enhancement to its Copilot coding agent, now featuring an agents panel that allows developers to delegate tasks and track progress directly from any page on github.com. This asynchronous, autonomous tool functions like a team member, creating draft pull requests and performing tasks in the background, which can be initiated from GitHub Mobile, VS Code, and other MCP-enabled tools. The agents panel acts as a mission control center for managing tasks, enabling developers to assign, monitor, and review coding tasks without interrupting their workflow. Copilot coding agent, now available to all paid Copilot subscribers, can handle multiple tasks in parallel, operates in a secure environment powered by GitHub Actions, and supports cross-surface integration with various IDEs. Recent upgrades have improved its usage efficiency, browser validation capabilities, and configurability, solidifying its role in enhancing developers' productivity through AI-driven assistance.