GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio adds SDK-based agent preview and inline code review

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GitHub's July 2026 Visual Studio Copilot update (published 2026-07-30) introduces a new Copilot SDK-based agent in public preview with fewer back-and-forth turns, built-in .NET and Azure skills from Microsoft's own teams, an inline 'Review Selection' code-review feature, and organization-level custom instructions for Copilot Business/Enterprise.

Why it matters

Brings the same Copilot SDK powering GitHub Copilot CLI into Visual Studio, plus first-party .NET/Azure expertise baked into the agent's tool picker.

Importance: 2/5

Notable feature update (new SDK-based agent preview) for Visual Studio, single-source official confirmation.

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Sources

official GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio — July update