---
title: Concepts for GitHub 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:
  - /about-coding-agent
  - /agent-management
  - /about-custom-agents
  - /access-management
  - /mcp-and-coding-agent
contentType: concepts
redirect_from:
  - /copilot/concepts/coding-agent
---

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).