[In preview] Public Preview: Agent mode for GitHub Copilot in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
What Is GitHub Copilot Agent Mode in SSMS? GitHub Copilot Agent Mode brings autonomous, multi-step database operations directly into SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS). Announced in public preview in June 2026, this feature lets you describe a high-level goal in natural language — such as investigating a performance spike, analyzing a stored procedure, or finding […]
GitHub Copilot Agent Mode Brings Autonomous Database Management to SSMS

Microsoft Brings AI Autonomy to SQL Server Management Microsoft recently announced the public preview of Agent mode for GitHub Copilot in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS). Unlike the existing Ask mode that generates single responses, Agent mode operates autonomously, executing multi-step database tasks until completion. The feature ships with SSMS 22.7 and targets performance investigation, […]