copilot-orchestra
Agents and workflow for GitHub Copilot
Copilot Orchestra is a multi-agent orchestration system that coordinates specialized AI sub-agents through a structured test-driven development workflow in VS Code Insiders with GitHub Copilot. It provides four collaborative agents—Conductor, Planning, Implementation, and Code Review—that work together through a planning → implementation → review → commit cycle. The system enforces TDD conventions with quality gates at each phase, maintaining code quality while leveraging AI-assisted development speed. Each sub-agent operates with its own context window and dedicated prompts, reducing hallucinations as development progresses.
Key Features
Use Cases
- 01Adding new features to existing codebases with full test coverage and structured implementation phases
- 02Refactoring legacy code with documented review checkpoints and rollback-friendly commits
- 03Building API endpoints with authentication, validation, and integration tests following TDD practices
- 04Onboarding team members with audit trails showing implementation decisions and development history
- 05Maintaining code quality standards across AI-assisted development through automated review gates
- 06Creating extensible workflows by adding custom sub-agents for specialized tasks like deployment or security audits
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copilot-orchestra — FAQ
What is Copilot Orchestra?+
Copilot Orchestra is a multi-agent AI system for VS Code Insiders that coordinates four specialized sub-agents through a structured software development workflow: planning, implementation with TDD enforcement, code review, and commit documentation. It integrates with GitHub Copilot to maintain code quality while moving quickly.
How do I install Copilot Orchestra in VS Code Insiders?+
Clone the repository and copy the four .agent.md files (Conductor, planning-subagent, implement-subagent, code-review-subagent) to your project root or VS Code Insiders User Data prompts directory. Create a plans/ directory in your project, then access the Conductor agent through the GitHub Copilot Chat mode dropdown.
What are the prerequisites for using Copilot Orchestra?+
You need VS Code Insiders (for custom chat modes), an active GitHub Copilot subscription (Individual or Business), and Git installed. Your workspace must be a git repository, and the GitHub Copilot Chat extension must be installed and enabled.
Which AI clients work with Copilot Orchestra?+
Copilot Orchestra is specifically designed for VS Code Insiders with GitHub Copilot. It requires the custom chat modes feature available in VS Code Insiders and cannot be used with other editors or AI clients.
Is Copilot Orchestra free to use?+
The Copilot Orchestra code itself is open-source under the MIT license and free to use. However, you must have a paid GitHub Copilot subscription to run the AI agents, as they rely on Copilot's Claude and GPT models.
Can I customize the sub-agents or add new ones?+
Yes, you can modify any .agent.md file to change AI models, adjust instructions, or enforce project-specific conventions. You can also create entirely new sub-agents for specialized tasks like deployment, security audits, or performance optimization by following the existing agent templates.
How do I install copilot-orchestra?+
Open the source repository on GitHub and follow its README. copilot-orchestra is a agent — MCP Agents Market links you directly to the official repo.
Is copilot-orchestra free?+
copilot-orchestra is an open-source project hosted on GitHub. Check the repository for its license and any usage requirements.