Build connected agent solutions in Microsoft Copilot Studio (GitHub Copilot)

Intermediate
Developer
App Maker
Microsoft Copilot Studio

Delegate work from agents and workflows in Microsoft Copilot Studio to specialist agents. Add a connected agent, test and refine its routing, and call a published agent from a workflow.

Learning objectives

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

  • Prepare an agent so that other agents can connect to it.
  • Add a connected agent with a specific, distinct routing description.
  • Test delegation in Preview and troubleshoot misrouted requests.
  • Call a published agent from a workflow agent node, use its response, and decide when a step needs a new agent that can request human assistance.

Prerequisites

  • Experience creating, testing, and publishing an agent powered by the GitHub Copilot harness in Microsoft Copilot Studio.
  • Familiarity with agent instructions, knowledge, and tools.
  • Familiarity with solutions where a primary agent delegates work to specialist agents.
  • Basic familiarity with Copilot Studio workflows and dynamic content.