Introduction to GitHub Copilot Agent Mode with MCP Support | Build, Refactor, and Test with AI

GitHub Copilot just levelled up — and it’s a game-changer for developers. In this video, I’ll walk you through Copilot’s new Agent Mode, now live in Visual Studio Code, powered by the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

⏱️ Timestamps / Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
00:38 - What is GitHub Copilot Agent Mode?
01:24 - What is MCP (Model Context Protocol)?
03:17 - Create a Rock-Paper-Scissors game from scratch
10:48 - Refactor Terraform IaC code using Copilot agent
19:13 - Write unit tests for a BankAccount class in Python
21:59 - Why Copilot Agent Mode + MCP is a big leap
22:24 - Microsoft’s 50th Birthday Shoutout
22:38 - Closing

This isn't just autocomplete anymore. Agent Mode understands your entire project context — files, issues, terminal state — and acts like a true AI teammate. From creating a Python game, refactoring Terraform IaC, writing unit tests, generating documentation, to visualizing charts from data — you’ll see real-world examples of what’s now possible.

This release marks a new era of coding with AI.

GitHub Documentation: https://github.blog/news-insights/pro...

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