Build cross-platform multi-agent solutions using the Agent2Agent protocol in Microsoft Copilot Studio
Intermediate
App Maker
Microsoft Copilot Studio
Learn to integrate cross-platform agents into your Copilot Studio solution using the Agent2Agent (A2A) protocol. Understand when A2A is the right integration choice, configure connections to external A2A-enabled agents with authentication, and validate end-to-end agent delegation.
Note
Microsoft Copilot Studio has introduced a new experience with updated features, capabilities, and navigation. This module is based on the classic experience. For more information, see Classic vs. new agent experience.
Learning objectives
After completing this module, you'll be able to:
- Describe the Agent2Agent (A2A) protocol and how it enables cross-platform agent integration.
- Compare A2A with MCP and other integration approaches to determine when A2A is the appropriate choice.
- Connect a Copilot Studio agent to an external A2A-enabled agent.
- Configure authentication for an A2A connection.
- Validate an A2A connection by testing agent delegation and evaluating A2A message payload structure.
Prerequisites
- Ability to create, configure, and publish an agent in Copilot Studio
- Understanding of multi-agent design concepts and integration type selection
- Familiarity with REST API concepts including HTTP endpoints and authentication types
- Access to Copilot Studio with permissions to create solutions and agents in a Power Platform environment