Your stack, your rules: Introducing custom agents in GitHub Copilot for observability, IaC, and security

GitHub Copilot has evolved beyond a mere coding assistant to become a comprehensive tool for managing the entire software development lifecycle, offering support through custom agents that integrate with existing team workflows and tools. These agents, defined in Markdown, act as domain experts in areas such as security, observability, databases, and DevOps, providing automated assistance tailored to specific needs like incident response, security vulnerability scanning, and database migration. The agents are compatible with various platforms, including the Copilot CLI, VS Code, and GitHub, enabling seamless integration into development processes. This approach allows teams to encode their patterns and standards into reusable agents, ensuring consistency and best practices across projects while also accommodating the flexibility to create customized solutions specific to organizational needs. GitHub has partnered with various experts to offer a catalog of ready-made custom agents that address real engineering challenges, allowing users to run tasks efficiently and maintain adherence to team conventions.