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Copy an agent from Agent Builder to Copilot Studio

Released January 2026
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Users can now open agents created in Agent Builder in the Copilot Studio authoring experience.

Details:

What changed: Previously, agents created in Agent Builder experience were limited in capability. Authors can now move agents into Copilot Studio to access advanced features and publishing options.

Why: This change enables more powerful agents and supports stronger governance and lifecycle management.

Try this:

  • Open an agent created in Agent Builder.
  • Continue editing the agent in Copilot Studio.

Why this matters:

Business impact: Enables more capable agents with governance controls such as Data Loss Prevention.

Personal impact: Gives creators greater flexibility to enhance their agents.

Applies to

  • Windows
  • Web

Terms in this update

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