Create agents in Microsoft Copilot Studio

Microsoft Copilot Studio is a graphical, low-code studio for building and managing agents and workflows. In this module, you explore the three agent harnesses and compare the classic, now called standard harness, authoring experience with the new GitHub Copilot harness experience. The procedures for topics, generative orchestration, and the test panel use the standard harness unless otherwise noted.

Microsoft Copilot Studio uses topics, which are like small conversations related to a specific subject. A Microsoft Copilot Studio agent typically includes many topics. This module introduces you to topics, a conversation between a user and an agent, and how to create them.

This module shows how to build intelligent agents that provide contextual, relevant responses by leveraging knowledge sources and generative AI capabilities in Microsoft Copilot Studio.

Learn how to add structured automation to your Copilot Studio agents by using deterministic workflows as tools. You'll create workflow tools, add them to agents and topics, and validate their behavior in test sessions.