---
title: 'Concepts for {% data variables.copilot.copilot_coding_agent %}'
shortTitle: '{% data variables.copilot.copilot_coding_agent_short_cap_c %}'
allowTitleToDifferFromFilename: true
intro: 'Learn how {% data variables.copilot.copilot_coding_agent %} can carry out coding tasks for you, working independently in the same workflow you use yourself.'
versions:
  feature: copilot
topics:
  - Copilot
children:
  - /coding-agent
  - /enable-coding-agent
  - /mcp-and-coding-agent
contentType: concepts
---

These articles provide an overview of {% data variables.copilot.copilot_coding_agent %}. For instructions on configuring and using {% data variables.copilot.copilot_coding_agent %}, see the how-to articles under [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/how-tos/use-copilot-agents/coding-agent).