In today’s Cloud Wars Minute, I look at how Microsoft is helping developers build and scale AI agents safely inside Visual Studio Code.

Highlights

00:10 — The Microsoft Copilot Studio extension for Visual Studio Code is now generally available, providing developers with the ability to build and manage Copilot Studio agents directly within the IDE. This extension is designed for developers and integrates seamlessly into their workflows.

00:28 — It includes standard Git integration, request-based pull reviews, auditability, and is tailored to the VS Code UX. The new extension reflects the growing complexity of agents and equips developers with the same best practices they use for app development, including, as Microsoft puts it, source control, pull requests, change history, and repeatable deployments.

01:02 — This extension really benefits developers when they need to manage complex agents, collaborate with multiple stakeholders, and ensure that any changes made are done so safely. It’s ideal for developers who prefer to build within their IDE while also having an AI assistant available to help them iterate more quickly and productively.

01:30 — The extension introduces important structural support for the development of AI agents. By integrating Copilot Studio directly into VS Code, Microsoft is empowering developers to build more efficiently, without compromising control, access to collaborators, or safety. This is a critical combination as AI agents become increasingly more powerful and complex.

02:00 — As these agents continue to evolve, they require the same stringent checks and balances as traditional software. Microsoft’s Copilot Studio extension addresses this by giving developers the tools they need to scale agents responsibly while maintaining performance.

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