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GitHub Copilot May Update for Visual Studio 2026
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- →The Plan agent facilitates structured project planning before coding begins, enhancing collaboration.
- →The Skills panel centralizes agent capabilities, improving management and searchability.
- →Multi-file summary diff and context management streamline code review and editing processes.
GitHub has released a May update for Copilot in Visual Studio 2026, introducing new features to improve developer workflow. Key additions include the Plan agent for pre-coding collaboration, a Skills panel for managing agent capabilities, and a multi-file summary diff for reviewing changes. The update also enhances context window management and optimizes C++ build processes. These improvements aim to streamline coding tasks and enhance productivity for developers using Visual Studio 2026.
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