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GitHub Copilot lets users run agents on a remote computer from VS Code

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The Agents window in VS Code supports running agents on a remote computer via Remote SSH or dev tunnels. According to GitHub, tasks can continue after the local editor is closed, provided the remote computer and its Agent Host remain running.

GitHub announced that GitHub Copilot allows users to launch agents on a separate remote computer from the Agents window in VS Code. The connection uses Remote SSH or dev tunnels. The agent works with the code, tools and dependencies in the remote environment, while the user can use their main development computer for other work.

According to GitHub, a remote agent can continue running after the local VS Code editor is disconnected or closed. This requires both the remote computer and its Agent Host to remain running. The task can therefore continue only while the remote environment remains operational.

What changed

Why it matters

Developers can run an agent independently of the computer they are currently working on. This allows the task to continue after the local editor is closed and use the tools and dependencies available on the remote machine.

Two audiences, two different impacts

What this means

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For individuals

While working on another task, you can leave the agent running on a separate computer and close the local editor.

What to do For a task in a remote environment, connect from the Agents window via Remote SSH or dev tunnels.
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02

For a business

Running remote agents requires development infrastructure to remain available: the remote computer and its Agent Host must remain running while the agent works.

Development
What to decide Before handing off a longer task, check that the remote computer and its Agent Host will remain running for the required duration.
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GitHub Copilot Changelog primary source · first detected GitHub Copilot in VS Code, Universe releases An overview of multiple AI topics; AI Radar covers only this event.