The State of AI in Visual Studio

Name: The State of AI in Visual Studio
Uploaded: 2026-11-13T03:05:53+00:00
Description: dotnet explores AI-assisted development in Visual Studio, including a new agent harness powered by the Copilot SDK, expanded model and provider options, and...

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The dotnet team presents Visual Studio’s AI agent capabilities and the choices available for tailoring AI assistance to a .NET workflow.

Agent capabilities and configuration

The video introduces a new agent harness powered by the Copilot SDK, alongside expanded access to AI models and providers. It covers how GitHub Copilot and other AI options fit into Visual Studio, with an emphasis on more capable agents and flexibility in choosing how AI is used.

The overview focuses on three areas:

Agent infrastructure: A new Copilot SDK-powered harness for AI-assisted development.
Model and provider choice: Expanded options for the AI models and providers developers can access.
Configuration controls: Greater control over how AI assistance works across different stages of .NET development.