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GitHub Copilot adds VS Code Agents metrics
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Why it matters
- →Enterprise admins can now quantify adoption of the dedicated VS Code Agents window separately from standard autocomplete.
- →New API fields provide daily active user counts and message totals for specific agent workflows.
- →This granularity helps organizations justify spending on agentic features versus general coding assistance.
GitHub has updated its Copilot usage metrics API to include data specifically for the dedicated VS Code Agents window. The new optional fields, such as daily_active_vscode_agent_users and totals_by_vscode_agent, allow enterprise owners and billing managers to track adoption and engagement over 1-day and 28-day periods. These metrics are distinct from general editor-window Agent Mode usage, providing granular insight into how teams utilize autonomous agent features. Access requires the Copilot usage metrics policy to be enabled.
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GitHub Copilot adds VS Code Agents metrics (This article)↳ GitHub adds VS Code Agents metrics API to track daily active users and message counts, separating agent usage from general editor activity.
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