# GitHub Copilot Cloud Agent Cloud agent for GitHub repositories: examines code, makes changes, and prepares pull requests. IDE mode and the Copilot app are related access methods. Canonical profile: https://agenten-kompass.mmeierhoff.chatgpt.site/en/agents/github-copilot/ Editor: [Michael Meierhoff](https://agenten-kompass.mmeierhoff.chatgpt.site/en/about/) Sources reviewed: 2026-10-09 Basis: provider documentation. Examples are editorial suggestions, not hands-on product tests. ## Overview GitHub Copilot includes several interfaces. This profile focuses on the GitHub Copilot Cloud Agent; IDE agent mode, CLI, Code Review, and the Copilot app are related, separate features. - Provider: GitHub - Product family: GitHub Copilot - Profile type: Coding agents and development assistants - Environment: GitHub cloud based on an Actions environment - Connections: GitHub, editor and MCP - Setup: Configure repository access - Pricing model: Cloud agent from USD 10/month; AI credits and any applicable Actions usage ## Operation & oversight Operational details for this profile have not yet been researched. ## Provider GitHub operates the development platform for repositories, issues, Actions and pull requests, along with the Copilot product family. Its terms name Microsoft as an affiliated company. - Operator: GitHub, Inc. - Organization: Company - Website: https://github.com - Reviewed: 2026-10-09 - Provider source: https://docs.github.com/en/site-policy/github-terms/github-terms-of-service - Provider source: https://github.com/features/copilot/plans ## Prices and included usage Pricing checked: 2026-10-09 Cloud agent is included in paid Copilot plans and consumes GitHub AI Credits. ### Pro USD 10 per month Cloud agent; currently USD 15 total AI credit budget from base and variable flex allotment. Price source: https://github.com/features/copilot/plans ### Pro+ USD 39 per month Cloud agent; currently USD 70 total AI credit budget. Price source: https://github.com/features/copilot/plans ### Max USD 100 per month Cloud agent; currently USD 200 total AI credit budget. Price source: https://github.com/features/copilot/plans Copilot Free costs USD 0 and includes limited IDE agent mode and CLI; cloud agent is excluded. Flex allotments can change. GitHub Actions consumption follows separate quotas and billing rules. Pricing details: https://github.com/features/copilot/plans ## Key features ### Explore the repository and plan Cloud Agent can research a repository, create an implementation plan, and edit code. Source: https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/concepts/copilot-surfaces/copilot-on-github ### Isolated development environment The GitHub Actions environment enables code exploration, changes, and automated checks. Source: https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/concepts/copilot-surfaces/copilot-on-github ### Branch and pull request Work takes place on a branch; a pull request can be created directly or after iteration. Source: https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/concepts/copilot-surfaces/copilot-on-github ### Specialized custom agents Custom agent profiles can specialize tasks, instructions, and tools. Source: https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/concepts/agents/cloud-agent/agent-management ### MCP tools Repository MCP settings give Cloud Agent access to additional data and tools. Source: https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/concepts/copilot-surfaces/copilot-on-github ### Hooks and skills Hooks run commands at defined points; skills bundle instructions, scripts, and resources. Source: https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/concepts/copilot-surfaces/copilot-on-github ### Manage sessions Sessions can be tracked, supplemented during work, and continued for review. Source: https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/concepts/agents/cloud-agent/agent-management ### Automations on GitHub Automations start recurring agent tasks through configured triggers. Source: https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/concepts/copilot-surfaces/copilot-on-github ### Continue locally A cloud agent session can be continued locally in VS Code or the Copilot CLI. Source: https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/concepts/agents/cloud-agent/agent-management ## Requirements and limits ### Paid Copilot plan Requirement: Cloud Agent is available for paid Copilot plans; Business and Enterprise organizations also require administrator approval. Source: https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/concepts/enterprise/cloud-agent-access ### GitHub repository required Requirement: Cloud Agent works in a GitHub-hosted repository; managed user accounts and disabled repositories are excluded. Source: https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/concepts/agents/cloud-agent/agent-management ### One repository and branch boundary Limitation: A session modifies only the repository it starts with and works on a branch; one pull request is intended per task. Source: https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/concepts/copilot-surfaces/copilot-on-github ### Runtime and usage Limitation: A cloud agent session can run for at most 59 minutes. Source: https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/concepts/copilot-surfaces/copilot-on-github ### Workflows with review Limitation: GitHub Actions workflows for agent pull requests require approval from a person with write access by default. Automatic execution can be configured. Source: https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/concepts/security-governance-and-network-settings/risks-and-mitigations ## Example workflows ### Handle a small issue - Your input: Clearly described GitHub issue, repository, and project instructions - Possible result: Cloud Agent creates a branch with the change and an optional pull request. - What to check: Check the diff, verification logs, and acceptance criteria in the pull request. ### Research a repository change - Your input: Repository question and clearly limited investigation goal - Possible result: Agent creates a traceable analysis and can then propose a plan. - What to check: Open evidence in the repository itself; check Plan Mode availability for each entry point. ## Context Cloud Agent requires a paid Copilot plan and an enabled GitHub repository. Sessions run for at most 59 minutes and edit one repository on one branch. Official GitHub documentation on cloud agent, session management, access and security rules checked. Actions approvals apply by default and can be configured for automatic execution. Business and Enterprise access requires administrative enablement. ## Sources - https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/concepts/copilot-surfaces/copilot-on-github - https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/concepts/agents - https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/concepts/agents/cloud-agent/agent-management - https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/concepts/security-governance-and-network-settings/risks-and-mitigations - https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/concepts/enterprise/cloud-agent-access [Sources and method](https://agenten-kompass.mmeierhoff.chatgpt.site/en/sources/)