Run multiple AI agents in parallel for increased productivity
Manage several independent AI agent sessions simultaneously to get more done in less time.
Run multiple AI agents in parallel.
The GitHub Copilot app allows multiple agent sessions to run independently on separate Git worktrees. This means you can start new tasks without interrupting ongoing ones, similar to running multiple loads of laundry. Each session maintains its own context, allowing you to switch between them freely without needing to re-explain your progress.
Start a session to build a feature, open a new session for an accessibility review, and begin a third session to run tests, all at the same time.
Use the GitHub Copilot app to run multiple AI agent sessions concurrently. Each session operates independently on its own worktree, maintaining its context. This allows you to manage several tasks at once, reducing wait times and increasing overall development efficiency.
Parallel agent sessions in GitHub Copilot run on separate Git worktrees, isolating them from each other. This isolation prevents interference and allows simultaneous progress on multiple tasks, freeing up the user to focus on decision-making rather than waiting.
- GitHub Copilot app for Beginners: Run several agents at once ↗GitHub Blog · GitHub Blog: Copilot · Sep 3, 2026 · paraphrased
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- GitHub Copilot app for Beginners: Run several agents at onceMicrosoft · GitHub Blog: Copilot · Sep 3, 2026
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Questions people ask
- Which AI tools does this work with?
- The sources used it with Copilot.
- Where did this come from?
- GitHub Blog (GitHub Blog: Copilot). Subvolts collected, normalized and credited it; the link above opens the original.