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November 12, 2025 at 6:36 PM
And to help with long-running chat sessions, where context confusion can occur, you can now use subagents.

Subagents run independently from the main chat and have their own context. You can call one by adding the #runSubagent tool to your prompt.
November 12, 2025 at 6:36 PM
For even finer control, you can create custom agents and configure handoffs to other agents, shaping how the AI works for your project's needs and workflows.
November 12, 2025 at 6:36 PM
As you work across your agents, you're probably working on some complex features that require careful planning.

That's why we've added a built-in planning agent that helps you build a detailed implementation plan before any code is written.
November 12, 2025 at 6:36 PM
You can use OpenAI Codex with your Github Copilot Pro+ subscription and manage its sessions directly alongside your other Copilot agents.
November 12, 2025 at 6:35 PM
The Agent Sessions view is your centralized view for managing your agent sessions, both local and cloud.

You'll see GitHub Copilot, Copilot coding agent, GitHub Copilot CLI... and now, OpenAI Codex.
November 12, 2025 at 6:35 PM