[2026-01-27] Mission Control in the repo (#59207)

Co-authored-by: Copilot <175728472+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>

Author: steveward

assets/images/help/copilot/coding-agent/open-agent-session-in-copilot-cli.png

@@ -16,7 +16,11 @@ contentType: concepts
 
 AI agents are autonomous systems that can evaluate their environment, make decisions, and take actions to complete tasks. Agents can break down complex tasks into steps, use various tools and resources, plan their approach, and adapt based on human feedback until they accomplish their assigned objective.
 
-{% data variables.copilot.copilot_coding_agent %} brings automation and assistance to every stage of the software development process on {% data variables.product.github %}. You can run multiple sessions of {% data variables.copilot.copilot_coding_agent %} concurrently, allowing you to efficiently delegate work items. Utilizing {% data variables.copilot.custom_agents_short %} you can build out a team of task-specific agents with customized system prompts to handle simpler tasks like writing tests and refactoring, giving you bandwidth to prioritize problem-solving and collaboration. See [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/concepts/agents/coding-agent/about-custom-agents).
+{% data variables.copilot.copilot_coding_agent %} brings automation and assistance to every stage of the software development process on {% data variables.product.github %}. You can run multiple sessions of {% data variables.copilot.copilot_coding_agent %} concurrently, allowing you to efficiently delegate work items. 
+
+Utilizing {% data variables.copilot.custom_agents_short %} you can build out a team of task-specific agents with customized system prompts to handle simpler tasks like writing tests and refactoring, giving you bandwidth to prioritize problem-solving and collaboration. See [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/concepts/agents/coding-agent/about-custom-agents). 
+
+Model choice allows you to choose from a selection of AI models to use with your agents, each with its own particular strengths. See [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/reference/ai-models/supported-models).
 
 To learn more about {% data variables.copilot.copilot_coding_agent %}, see [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/concepts/agents/coding-agent/about-coding-agent).
 
@@ -26,12 +30,13 @@ To learn more about {% data variables.copilot.copilot_coding_agent %}, see [AUTO
 
 From the Agents tab, you can:
 
-* **Kick off new agent tasks**: Select any repository you have write access to, and optionally choose from {% data variables.copilot.custom_agents_short %} best suited for the task. See [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/how-tos/use-copilot-agents/coding-agent/create-a-pr).
-* **Review the live session log, diff, and overview of changes**: Once {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} starts working, you can open the agent session to monitor agent activity.
+* **Kick off new agent tasks**: Select an AI model of your choice, and optionally choose from {% data variables.copilot.custom_agents_short %} best suited for the task. See [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/how-tos/use-copilot-agents/coding-agent/create-a-pr).
+* **Monitor live session logs**: Once {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} starts working, you can click any agent session to open the session log and follow its progress and thought process in real time.
+* **Track active sessions**: You can view all active agent sessions that have been started in the repository.
 * **Steer agents mid-session**: If you realize you didn't scope a request correctly, or want {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} to use a specific tool or service, you can step in and provide **steering input** without stopping the run. Steering uses **one premium request** per message. See [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/how-tos/use-copilot-agents/coding-agent/track-copilot-sessions#steering-a-copilot-session-from-the-agents-tab).
-* **Open a session in {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode_shortname %}**: When you want to start working on changes to an agent session in your local development environment, click the "Open in {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode_shortname %} Insiders" button to open the session in {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode_shortname %}.
+* **Open a session in {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode_shortname %} or {% data variables.copilot.copilot_cli %}**: When you want to start working on changes to an agent session in your local development environment, click **{% octicon "vscode" aria-label="VS Code" %} Open in {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode_shortname %}** or **{% octicon "agent" aria-label="Agent" %} Continue in {% data variables.copilot.copilot_cli %}** to bring the session to your local machine.
     {% data reusables.copilot.coding-agent.use-latest-vscode %}
-* **Review and merge agent code**: Once {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} completes a session, you can read a summary of the changes it made and scan the diff of the pull request to see if you want to request further improvements. If the changes look ready for a final review, you can jump right into the pull request from the agent session view to approve and merge. See [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/how-tos/use-copilot-agents/coding-agent/review-copilot-prs).
+* **Review and merge agent code**: Once {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} completes a session, you can jump to the pull request to review the changes, request further improvements, or approve and merge. See [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/how-tos/use-copilot-agents/coding-agent/review-copilot-prs).
 
 ## Next steps
 

content/copilot/concepts/agents/coding-agent/agent-management.md

@@ -15,13 +15,15 @@ contentType: how-tos
 ## 1. Select a repository and choose your agent
 
 1. Start a new agent task.
-
-    * Open the [Agents tab](https://github.com/copilot/agents?ref_product=copilot&ref_type=engagement&ref_style=text).
-    * Use the **Task** button or `/task` command from [{% data variables.copilot.copilot_chat_short %}](https://github.com/copilot?ref_product=copilot&ref_type=engagement&ref_style=text).
+    
+    * Open the **{% octicon "agent" aria-label="The Agents icon" %} Agents** tab in a repository
+    * Open the [Agents page](https://github.com/copilot/agents?ref_product=copilot&ref_type=engagement&ref_style=text)
+    * Use the **Task** button or `/task` command from [{% data variables.copilot.copilot_chat_short %}](https://github.com/copilot?ref_product=copilot&ref_type=engagement&ref_style=text)
     * Open the Agents panel by clicking the {% octicon "agent" aria-label="The Agents icon" %} at the top of any page on {% data variables.product.github %}
-1. Using the dropdown menu, select the repository you want {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} to work in.
+1. Using the dropdown menu, select the repository you want {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} to work in if needed.
 1. Optionally, select a base branch for {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}'s pull request.
 {% data reusables.copilot.optional-select-custom-agent %}
+1. Optionally, select the **CURRENT-MODEL** {% octicon "chevron-down" aria-hidden="true" aria-label="chevron-down" %} dropdown menu, then click the AI model of your choice.
 1. Type a prompt describing your request. For example:
 
     ```text
@@ -36,11 +38,9 @@ For more information on ways to start new agent tasks, see [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/
 
 ## 2. Monitor agent activity
 
-Once {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} starts working, it will continue to update the session log and overview with its progress and thought process.
-
-Each session displays its status. Click on a session to open the session log, where you can monitor the agent's progress and the session length. You can view the overview, file diff, premium request usage, and session count by clicking the **Open workbench** button.
+Once {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} starts working, it will continue to update the session log with its progress and thought process.
 
-![Screenshot of the top-right corner of the agents tab on {% data variables.product.github %}. The "Open workbench button is highlighted in a dark orange outline.](/assets/images/help/copilot/coding-agent/open-workbench.png)
+Each session displays its status. Click on a session to open the session log, where you can monitor the agent's progress, see the tools it's using, and track how long the session has been running. 
 
 Agent sessions can also be tracked from the {% data variables.product.prodname_cli %}, {% data variables.product.prodname_mobile %}, {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %}, Raycast, and JetBrains IDEs. For more information, see [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/how-tos/use-copilot-agents/coding-agent/track-copilot-sessions).
 
@@ -65,10 +65,26 @@ In the prompt box under the agent session log, prompt {% data variables.product.
 
 You can guide {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} in your local development environment on further changes, or make any edits that require human expertise.
 
-Click the **Code** button in the top-right of the agent session view and select "Open in {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode_shortname %} Insiders" to launch the session directly in {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode_shortname %}.
+### {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode_shortname %}
+  
+At the bottom of the agent session view, click the **{% octicon "vscode" aria-label="VS Code" %} Open in {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode_shortname %}** button to launch the session directly in {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode_shortname %}.
 
 {% data reusables.copilot.coding-agent.use-latest-vscode %}
 
+### {% data variables.copilot.copilot_cli %}
+  1. At the bottom of the agent session view, click the dropdown list next to **{% octicon "vscode" aria-label="VS Code" %} Open in {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode_shortname %}**.
+  1. Click **{% octicon "agent" aria-label="Agent" %} Continue in {% data variables.copilot.copilot_cli %}** to copy the `copilot --resume=<session ID>` command to your clipboard. 
+      ![Screenshot of the session action dropdown list, "Continue in Copilot CLI" is highlighted with a dark orange outline.](/assets/images/help/copilot/coding-agent/open-agent-session-in-copilot-cli.png)
+  1. In your terminal, paste and run the command to resume the agent session.
+
 ## 5. Review and merge agent code
 
-Once {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} completes a session, you can click **Open workbench** and click the **Overview** tab to read through the summary of changes {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} has made. Select the **Files changed** tab to scan the diff of the pull request. If the changes look ready for a final review, navigate to the pull request to approve and merge the changes. See [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/how-tos/use-copilot-agents/coding-agent/review-copilot-prs).
+Once {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} completes a session, you can navigate to the pull request to review the changes. From the pull request, you can scan the diff, request further improvements from {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}, or approve and merge the changes. See [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/how-tos/use-copilot-agents/coding-agent/review-copilot-prs).
+
+## 6. Archive agent sessions
+
+Sessions that have been stopped can be archived to remove them from the sessions list. 
+
+1. Open the agent session you want to archive.
+1. In the top right corner, click **{% octicon "kebab-horizontal" aria-label="More actions" %}**, then click **{% octicon "inbox" aria-hidden="true" aria-label="inbox" %} Archive session**.
+1. In the dialog box that opens, click **Yes, archive**.

content/copilot/how-tos/use-copilot-agents/manage-agents.md

@@ -1,4 +1 @@
-When utilizing {% data variables.product.github %}'s agentic features, you can use the [Agents tab](https://github.com/copilot/agents?ref_product=copilot&ref_type=engagement&ref_style=text) as a centralized control page where you can initiate, monitor, and manage agent tasks across {% data variables.product.github %}.
-
->[!NOTE]
-> The Agents tab is in public preview and subject to change.
+When utilizing {% data variables.product.github %}'s agentic features, you can use the **Agents** tab within a repository that has {% data variables.copilot.copilot_coding_agent %} enabled to initiate, monitor, and manage agent sessions without leaving your workflow. You can also use the [Agents page](https://github.com/copilot/agents?ref_product=copilot&ref_type=engagement&ref_style=text) to view and start agent sessions. To learn how to enable {% data variables.copilot.copilot_coding_agent %}, see [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/concepts/agents/coding-agent/access-management).

data/reusables/copilot/coding-agent/agent-management-intro.md

@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
 1. Open the agents panel or tab:
 
+   * Open the **{% octicon "agent" aria-label="The Agents icon" %} Agents** tab in a repository.
+   * **Navigate to the agents page**: Go to [github.com/copilot/agents](https://github.com/copilot/agents?ref_product=copilot&ref_type=engagement&ref_style=text). You can also get here by opening the agents panel, then clicking **View all**.
    * **Open the agents panel**: Click {% octicon "agent" aria-label="The Agents icon" %} in the navigation bar at the top right of {% data variables.product.github %}.
-   * **Navigate to the agents tab**: Go to [github.com/copilot/agents](https://github.com/copilot/agents?ref_product=copilot&ref_type=engagement&ref_style=text). You can also get here by opening the agents panel, then clicking **View all**.