Introduction to GitHub Copilot Agent Mode with MCP Support | Build, Refactor, and Test with AI

GitHub Copilot just levelled up — and it’s a game-changer for developers. In this video, I’ll walk you through Copilot’s new Agent Mode, now live in Visual Studio Code, powered by the Model Context Protocol (MCP). ⏱️ Timestamps / Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 00:38 - What is GitHub Copilot Agent Mode? 01:24 - What is MCP (Model Context Protocol)? 03:17 - Create a Rock-Paper-Scissors game from scratch 10:48 - Refactor Terraform IaC code using Copilot agent 19:13 - Write unit tests for a BankAccount class in Python 21:59 - Why Copilot Agent Mode + MCP is a big leap 22:24 - Microsoft’s 50th Birthday Shoutout 22:38 - Closing This isn't just autocomplete anymore. Agent Mode understands your entire project context — files, issues, terminal state — and acts like a true AI teammate. From creating a Python game, refactoring Terraform IaC, writing unit tests, generating documentation, to visualizing charts from data — you’ll see real-world examples of what’s now possible. This release marks a new era of coding with AI. GitHub Documentation: https://github.blog/news-insights/product-news/github-copilot-agent-mode-activated/ If you enjoyed this video, make sure to like 👍, subscribe 🔔, and leave your comments below. Let me know what topics you’d like me to cover next! Connect with me on social platforms: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hkaanturgut/ GitHub: https://github.com/hkaanturgut Medium: https://medium.com/@hkaanturgut Background Music ------------------------------- Producer: Raz Burg Music Publisher: Artlist Original Music Composer: Raz Burg