GitHub Copilot now allows developers to run multiple AI agents simultaneously on a single project without the tools interfering with one another. This feature lets users manage several independent tasks in parallel, effectively handling several distinct coding goals at the same time.
Imagine running multiple machines at a laundromat. You load each washer with different settings and start them all together. You do not wait for the first load to finish before starting the next one. The GitHub Copilot app functions in a similar way, isolating each agent so they operate independently.
Agent sessions, Git worktrees, and context
An agent session represents a specific task assigned to Copilot from start to finish.
The app displays these tasks in a sessions view. Each card shows the title and current progress of the agent.
Every session runs on its own Git worktree. This isolation means multiple agents can execute in parallel without disturbing one another.
Developers can start new sessions at any time. Existing sessions continue running while the user initiates new requests.
Because each session maintains its own context, users can switch between them freely. Agents resume exactly where they paused without requiring the user to re-explain previous steps. This reduces context switching and keeps the workflow focused.
What this looks like
Consider the repository tailspin-toys. A developer might want to add a funded sort feature, perform an accessibility review, and run project tests.
First, the user asks Copilot to build the funded sort feature. While that task begins, the user opens a new session to request an accessibility review. As that review starts, a third session is launched to run tests.
The sessions view tracks all three tasks as they progress. Users can review results when they finish or step away to do other work. The system continues operating without constant supervision.
Get started
Users can test parallel agent sessions by starting two small tasks simultaneously in the GitHub Copilot app. This approach demonstrates independent task progress without high risk.
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