Age of Copilots #71
Welcome to the 71st edition of Age of Copilots newsletter!
This newsletter has a recent list of articles and videos to update developers with latest and upcoming developments in Copilot Studio, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft Foundry, Microsoft Copilots and Microsoft AI delivered weekly to your inbox.
Microsoft Announcements and articles
Copilot Studio Architecture Bootcamp V2
Dewain Robinson shares that CAT team will be launching V2 version of the Microsoft Copilot Studio Architecture Bootcamp.
Consuming an MCP Server in Copilot Studio
Paolo Pialorsi (Microsoft) shows how a Copilot agent can discover and invoke tools from an MCP server, from local dev tunnels to Microsoft 365 Copilot integration.
📺 Watch the demo here→ https://msft.it/6041tsGXV
How to Be an Agent Boss: Leading AI Agents at Work
Jack Rowbotham shares his first Linkedin course which is designed to help you build foundational knowledge for how AI agents work and how to guide them responsibly across the full agent lifecycle.
New Visual Studio Code release
Microsoft shared the latest VS Code release, a major step forward in making VS Code a unified agent UX.
This update expands on the foundation for orchestrating local, cloud, and background agents, built on open standards and designed for real-world multi-agent workflows.
Key updates:
🗂️ Single workspace for local, cloud, and background agents
💻 Claude and Codex support for local and cloud agents
🔀 Parallel subagent execution
🌐 MCP Apps support
📨 Enhanced context handling via Anthropic Messages API
👉 Explore what’s new and start trying it out today: https://aka.ms/VSCode/109
The Agents League is here: Feb 16–27! ⚡️
Three battles. Three tracks. One goal: ship the most impressive AI agents with GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Foundry, and Microsoft 365 Copilot.
What to expect:
🏗 Fast-paced builds & live battles
🌍 Async community challenges
💬 Non-stop Discord energy
💵 $500 prizes for each track
🚀 Choose your track: Creative Apps • Reasoning Agents • Enterprise Agents
👉 Register now: https://msft.it/6044QyEuy
💬 Join the Discord: https://msft.it/6045QyEuJ
Power Apps version 25 - Release Notes | Microsoft Learn
Riya Roy shares Version 260130 for the new Power Apps experience(vibe.powerapps.com) is now available in the US, Australia, India, and Asia region and it’s now powered by Claude Opus 4.5.
This episode of Microsoft Mechanics walks through how to get started with Agent 365
What’s New in Microsoft 365 Copilot | January 2026 | Microsoft Community Hub
This month we have a special announcement to share: we’ve refreshed the Microsoft 365 Roadmap to make it easier to stay on top of the latest announcements —from core apps to Copilot and agents.
Articles
Copilot Studio Search Multiline Text & File Dataverse Fields
In this article Matthew Devaney shares how to perform unstructured search in Dataverse tables.
Ship Copilot Studio Agents with Confidence: Master Automated Testing with the Copilot Studio Kit
In this article Holger Imbery walks through how to master automated testing for Copilot Studio agents with the Copilot Studio Kit.
Agent Design Patterns Library in Copilot Studio
In this article, Marcel Broschk shares his Agent Design Patterns Library in Copilot Studio.
In this article Susanth Sateesh walks through how to use the free Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat.
Customize Cowork with plugins | Claude
Anthropic announced an update to Claude Cowork that will enable users to extend its feature set with custom plugins. To get started, they are open-sourcing 11 plugins built and used by their own team.
Videos
In this video Dewain Robinson shows you how to think about structured data and optimize your query and tools to allow you to make a very flexible agent that answers questions over datasets from many dimensions.
In this video Nathan Rose walks through the complete solution to resolve agent deployment errors when using Copilot Studio with Model Context Protocol (MCP) and Dataverse.
In this video Sriram Balaji walks through how to implement Concurrent pattern using Copilot Studio. In this video we create a Stock Analysis Orchestrator agent which calls 2 child agents Sentiment Analysis agent and Technical Analysis agent which execute concurrently.
In this video, Jack Rowbotham, Senior Product Marketing Manager for Copilot Studio at Microsoft, introduces the Agent Readiness Framework—a practical five‑pillar model built from insights across 500 enterprise decision‑makers. You’ll learn what agent readiness means, why it matters, and how global organizations are preparing to design, deploy, and scale AI agents with confidence.
Daniel Christian shares a list of settings and customizations he has added to all his agents.
This video from Girish Uppal discusses Anthropic AI models as a new offering within Microsoft Online Services, specifically for Microsoft 365 and Copilot Studio. It highlights that Anthropic models will operate under Microsoft’s oversight with contractual safeguards, showcasing the latest in AI news.
Copilot Studio: Forget Context Windows: Give Your AI “Infinite Memory” with Recursive Python Agents
In this video Graham Hosking outlines the RLM Showcase Engine: Recursive Multi-Agent Architecture The “Environment, not Prompt” Paradigm. This repository is a Proof of Concept (PoC) for an Autonomous Agentic System designed to bypass the physical limitations of LLM context windows. By utilising a Recursive Language Model (RLM) architecture hosted on Azure Function Apps, the system shifts from “reading data” to “acting upon it.” Instead of stuffing 5,000+ documents into a prompt, the Root Agent orchestrates a swarm of Worker Agents that interact with data in a tool-rich environment via a Python REPL.
Monitor and improve Copilot Agent health with analytics | Power Platform Shorts
Check out video 77 in our Power Platform “What’s New With” series, as we take a look at how you can use in-depth analytic sessions to monitor and improve your Copilot Studio agents.
This tutorial from Lui lacobellis demonstrates how to block a Copilot agent created in Microsoft Copilot Studio using the Microsoft 365 admin center. It shows where administrators can manage Copilot agents, block agent access at the tenant level, and control agent availability for users.
Automate Your Job with AI Agents in Microsoft Copilot Studio!
In this video by Prof Ryan Ahmed you’ll see, step by step, how agentic AI goes beyond chatbots and turns into real digital coworkers that can automate parts of your job.
In this video Andrew Hess walks through how Copilot Studio calls live data, parses the response, and returns structured answers using real-world data volumes. We also hit a practical limitation when an API query returns over 25,000 records and see how that impacts responses that include images and structured content. This is not a toy example. It is the same pattern used for production APIs.
The Copilot Studio Podcast - Seamless Identity and Extending into Microsoft Foundry
In this video, Ali Youseffi talks about how to extend Copilot Studio with Microsoft Foundry
Day 13 Topic: Multi-Agent Setup in Microsoft Copilot Studio #copilotstudio #powerplatform
In this video, you’ll learn how to create a Multi-Agent system in Microsoft Copilot Studio.
How to Choose the Right AI Workflow in Microsoft?
In this video, I break down all the major AI workflow options available in the Microsoft ecosystem and explain them in simple terms. With options like Microsoft Foundry, Azure Logic Apps Agent Loop, Microsoft Agent Framework, and Copilot Studio, it’s not always clear which one to use and when. You will understand how each platform works, what makes it unique, where it fits best, and how to decide which one matches your scenario.
Events
Copilot Studio Architecture Bootcamp V2
Dewain Robinson shares that CAT team will be launching V2 version of the Microsoft Copilot Studio Architecture Bootcamp.
Microsoft Power CAT AI Webinars
Microsoft Power CAT AI Webinars are a series of interactive virtual sessions designed to help your organization adopt Microsoft Copilot Studio and agents.
Learn Live: Master the Skills to Create AI Agents | Microsoft Reactor
This series is designed to help you complete the official Microsoft Plan on Learn for mastering the latest agentic AI technologies.
Podcasts
Microsoft Innovation Podcast by Mark Smith
In this podcast Mark Smith has a chat with Craig White who explains, the real unlock is learning to orchestrate, govern, and test agents with the same confidence we once applied to apps and workflows. That means levelling up in data security, prompt engineering, and red‑team style testing, while shifting our mindset from manual creation to validating and improving AI‑generated outputs. The professionals who embrace this shift early will shape the next decade of digital capability, not be disrupted by it.
https://lnkd.in/erCAdEDc
Copilot Resources
Discover the Copilot Learning Hub – your one-stop source for all things Microsoft Copilot!
Microsoft Copilot Studio Resources
Resources to help you on your Copilot Studio journey, curated by Power CAT and updated regularly
The Custom Engine - the technical blog of the Microsoft Copilot Studio Customer Advisory Team (CAT). It is focussed on deep-dive guidance, examples, and patterns for Copilot Studio.
Microsoft Copilot Studio Official Documentation
Microsoft Learn Learning Paths
Create agents in Microsoft Copilot Studio - Training | Microsoft Learn
In this learning path, you'll learn how to create custom agents in Copilot Studio and practice your skills with a guided project.
Extend Microsoft 365 Copilot in Copilot Studio - Training | Microsoft Learn
Build agents that extend Microsoft 365 Copilot with additional knowledge and capabilities. Use Copilot Studio to build declarative agents, add knowledge, add tools, and publish agents to Microsoft 365 Copilot.
Build a foundation to build AI agents and extend Microsoft 365 Copilot - Training | Microsoft Learn
Prepare to build AI agents and extend Microsoft 365 Copilot using Copilot Studio, Azure AI Foundry, Microsoft 365 Agents Toolkit, and more.
Build Agents with Copilot Studio in Microsoft 365 Copilot | Microsoft Learn
This MS Learn article walks through how to build agents using Microsoft Copilot Studio Lite(formerly Agent Builder)
Copilot for Microsoft 365 Pathway.
In this learning pathway Paul Griffith outlines the learning content for exploring Copilot for Microsoft 365.
Hands-on Training
This hands-on training is your entry point into the world of agents: from grounded prompts to Adaptive Cards and agent flows, you'll learn how to build, scale, and deploy intelligent agents using real-world tools and use cases.
Create agents with Microsoft Copilot Studio - Online Workshop - Training | Microsoft Learn
In this learning path you complete hands on activities using Microsoft Copilot Studio and Power Automate.
AI Agents for Beginners - A Course | ai-agents-for-beginners
This course has lessons covering the fundamentals of building AI Agents. Each lesson in this course includes code examples.
Copilot Developer Camp is a self-paced learning resource, designed to help you build agents for Microsoft 365 Copilot. It provides practical guidance and real-world examples to support your development journey.
Microsoft Copilot Studio ❤️ MCP | Power Platform Developer Blog
This lab gives you a hands-on understanding of MCP and how it works with Microsoft Copilot Studio
Applied Skills
To earn this Microsoft Applied Skills credential, learners demonstrate the ability to create custom agents with Microsoft Copilot Studio.
Adoption
Microsoft Copilot Studio – Microsoft Adoption
Your one-stop hub for Copilot Studio adoption
AI Agents Hub – Microsoft Adoption
Your one-stop hub for getting started and scaling agents!
Here’s what you’ll find:
✅ Step-by-step setup and deployment guidance
✅ Role-based training for different users
✅ Best practices and support documentation
✅ Tools to help you build and scale agents
Whether you’re a business user, developer, or admin, this resource is designed to help you succeed from day one.
Adopt, extend and build Copilot experiences across the Microsoft Cloud | Microsoft Learn
The above article highlights the differences between the adopt, extend, and build options showcasing the breadth of possibilities that Copilot offers.
Adopting Extending and Building Your Own Copilots | BRK401 (youtube.com)
In this Ignite session, you will learn no-code, low-code and pro-code ways that you can use the Microsoft Copilot stack. You will also be exploring the Power Platform Copilots, Dynamics Copilots, Windows Copilot, M365 Copilots and more!
Create your AI strategy - Cloud Adoption Framework | Microsoft Learn
A successful AI strategy requires structured planning in four core areas. Identify AI use cases that deliver measurable business value, select Microsoft AI technologies that align to your team’s skills, establish scalable data governance, and implement responsible AI practices that preserve trust and meet regulatory requirements
Select the appropriate AI service model. Microsoft offers three service models with varying levels of customization and shared responsibility: Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).
Use the Microsoft AI decision tree to guide your selection process.
Governance
Copilot Studio Governance Guide
Copilot Studio Governance guide designed by Power CAT team for Copilot Studio projects.
Governing Agents in a Low Code World ebook
Jack Rowbotham shares the five lessons for governing agents in the ebook.
🔗 Read the blog: https://lnkd.in/gQ4Yk9wY
🔗 Download the ebook: https://lnkd.in/gwSkmZ98
This whitepaper delves into the role of Microsoft 365 agents, Agent Builder agents, and Copilot Studio agents, explaining how each type can be utilized to enhance operational efficiency while maintaining stringent security protocols.
Security and governance - Microsoft Copilot Studio | Microsoft Learn
Guidance and Best Practices
Microsoft Copilot Studio guidance documentation - Microsoft Copilot Studio | Microsoft Learn
Microsoft Copilot Studio guidance documentation provides best practices, implementation, and architecture guidance information from the PowerCAT team that works with our enterprise customers.
Copilot Studio Architecture
Copilot Studio reference architectures and solution ideas - Power Platform | Microsoft Learn
Key concepts: Learn about key architecture concepts that help you build robust, efficient, and maintainable solutions with Copilot Studio.
Solution ideas: Discover a range of solution ideas that demonstrate the versatility and power of Copilot Studio.
Copilot Studio implementation guide (PDF)
The Copilot Studio implementation guide offers in-depth guidance, best practices, and reference architectures and patterns. It is designed to help customers, partners, and Microsoft teams plan, design, and review copilot projects and architectures for a successful implementation journey.
Power CAT Tools
Copilot Studio Kit, published by the Microsoft Power CAT team, is a comprehensive set of capabilities designed to augment Microsoft Copilot Studio. The kit helps makers test custom agents, use a large language model to validate AI-generated content, and track aggregated key performance indicators.
Samples
Copilot Studio Samples (GitHub)
This repository contains samples and artifacts for Microsoft Copilot Studio.
Galleries | Microsoft Power Platform Community
The Copilot Cookbook Gallery is a curated gallery that shows you how to use Copilot Studio.
MCS + Azure AI Workshop | Microsoft Copilot Studio Labs
Comprehensive hands-on workshop combining Microsoft Copilot Studio with Azure AI services for building intelligent, enterprise-grade AI solutions.
Agent Use cases
Ashish Patel shares the 500 AI Agents Projects which is a curated collection of AI agent use cases across various industries. It showcases practical applications and provides links to open-source projects for implementation, illustrating how AI agents are transforming sectors such as healthcare, finance, education, retail, and more.
Youtube Channels
Microsoft Copilot Studio - YouTube
Official Microsoft Youtube channel for Copilot Studio
Dewain Robinson - The Copilot Studio Dude - YouTube
Samuel Boulanger | Mastering Productivity With AI - YouTube
Power Tech Speck (Girish Uppal) - YouTube
Youtube Series
Copilot Studio for Power Platform Makers - YouTube
Join Shane Young, Power Platform MVP, as he sets the stage with demos, step-by-step builds, and deep dives into product-specific features that will have you building your own agents in no time. Microsoft worked with Shane to build out Copilot Studio content for Power Platform makers as part of a paid collaboration. #PaidCollaboration
AI in Action: Building with Copilot Studio - YouTube
Copilot Studio training series from Microsoft featuring April Dunnam, Scott Durow, Daniel Laskewitz, Eliaza Benitez and others.
Demystifying Copilot Studio - YouTube
What’s new with Copilot Studio Shorts
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi9EhCY4z99U_8aQBhgnmgVWauEzz-fPL
Understanding Microsoft Agents | EP02 - YouTube
Catch up with the full recap of "Understanding Microsoft Agents" community call.
Newsletters
Kickstart your path in Copilot Studio with this weekly Newsletter by Bulent Altinsoy.
The Copilot Studio | The Copilot Studio - Microsoft 365 Copilot
The Copilot Lab is a weekly newsletter by Daniel Anderson designed to help enable you to be more creative, innovative and ultimately more fulfilled at work by using Microsoft Copilot.
Copilot Studio Learning Hub Weekly newsletter by Kunal Patil
Blogs
Dynamics 365 Talk – D365 "Taylored" to you! By Dian Taylor
CAT’s technical blog focused on deep-dive guidance, examples, and patterns for Copilot Studio.
Copilot Studio Forums
Copilot Studio Community Forum
Official Microsoft Copilot Studio Forums
Copilot Studio community forum on Reddit.
The Agent Creators community recognizes a dynamic, global group of agent technology experts whose passion for sharing knowledge makes a significant impact within the community.
Customer Stories
Copilot Studio Customer Stories Listing
AI & Microsoft Copilot Customer Stories Listing
Who’s Using Copilot Studio? | Mercedes‑Benz Tech Innovation GmbH’s Agent Journey
Mars is expanding into Microsoft Copilot Studio, already building more than 1,000 agents and accelerating generative AI adoption across the business.
City of Montréal supports citizens with a virtual agent built using Microsoft Copilot Studio
Having transformed interactions with students through the deployment of Microsoft Dynamics 365, the University of Leicester is now taking innovation a step further with Microsoft Copilot Studio.
The university has developed a digital coach and AI-powered agent which provides instant access to key university information. It reduces staff workload and ensures students get the support they need, whenever they need it.
Transform customer experience with AI agents!
See how the latest Customer Experience apps help Intralox grow its pipeline cost-effectively, enhancing quality, productivity, and relationships, and allow Apollo Travel to proactively address customer needs by automating tasks and offering insights.
Create your own autonomous agents with Copilot Studio
See how Eneco uses the new capabilities of Copilot Studio to create agents that automate large portions of their customer service operations, with no coding needed.
Copilot Studio Licensing
Copilot Studio licensing - Microsoft Copilot Studio | Microsoft Learn
This article covers Copilot Studio licensing details.
Microsoft Copilot Studio Licensing Guide(PDF)
Copilot Studio agent usage estimator (preview)
Estimator to forecast your agent's message volume