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Custom Copilot Agents the Pro Way: M365 Agents Toolkit in VS Code

Introduction Have you ever wondered—especially as a pro developer—if there’s a way to build Copilot agents with precision and full control, beyond what low-code tools can offer? If you’re seeking a more customizable, scalable, and developer-centric approach to Copilot agent development, the Microsoft 365 Agents Toolkit in Visual Studio is the answer. Unlike traditional low-code

Empowering Your Copilot Agent with Actions and Advanced Capabilities

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Beyond Retrieval – Task-Focused and Autonomous Agents Recall that agents exist on a spectrum: retrieval, task-focused, and autonomous. Understanding Agent Characteristics (and their Implications) As agents become more capable, it’s important to understand their inherent characteristics: Adding Actions to Your Agent Let’s automate the product return process using a Copilot agent that interacts with users,

Building Your First Declarative Agent with Copilot Studio

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What is Copilot Studio? By now, all of the tech world and more know that if you’ve ever wanted to build your own AI-powered chatbot or intelligent assistant – without needing to be a coding wizard – Copilot Studio might be the new best friend. It’s a low-code tool with a super intuitive, drag-and-drop interface

Demystifying AI Agents and Microsoft Copilot: The Foundation

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Welcome to the dawn of AI agents! As artificial intelligence rapidly advances, it’s revolutionizing how we interact with the world and perform tasks. This first post in our series will demystify AI agents, introduce you to Microsoft Copilot, and lay the groundwork for understanding their immense potential and the practical prerequisites for getting started. What