GitHub Copilot Anywhere: From CLIs to Cloud Execution Environments | DEM305
Ellie Bennett and Denizhan Yigitbas present a Microsoft Build 2026 demo session on using GitHub Copilot “anywhere” across local and cloud environments.
Overview
Modern development often spans multiple devices and environments. This session focuses on using GitHub Copilot across those contexts, including terminal-based workflows and cloud execution environments.
Copilot across environments
- Using Copilot in local CLI sessions
- Picking up work from another device without losing context
- Letting work continue in the cloud while the developer remains in control
Remote Control Sessions
- Introduction to the Remote Control Sessions feature
- How remote control enables “work on the go” scenarios
Cloud sandboxing (public preview)
- Introduction of cloud sandboxing for GitHub Copilot in public preview
- Demo setup steps for creating a Copilot sandbox
- Discussion of cloud agent policies
- Sandbox environment security settings
Recap and cross-platform demo
- Recap of new Copilot session types:
- Remote Control
- Cloud Sandbox
- Demonstration of a workflow across platforms, including desktop, VS Code, and JetBrains