GitHub Copilot Browser Tools Generally Available in VS Code
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Browser tools for GitHub Copilot in VS Code are generally available as of July 1. Copilot agents can now open pages and navigate, click, type, hover, drag, and capture screenshots of live web apps, feeding findings back into chat context. Privacy safeguards keep browser tabs private until the user explicitly shares them, agent-opened pages run in isolated sessions, and high-risk permissions require explicit user approval.
Why it matters
Browser control was previously a research preview; GA status means it is stable and supported for everyday agentic development workflows such as end-to-end testing and live debugging within VS Code.
Importance: 3/5
GitHub Copilot browser control reaches GA in VS Code with full privacy controls and enterprise admin policy