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Simplified MCP Server Installation  

A new section in the Extensions view lets users easily browse, install, and manage MCP servers (e.g., GitHub, Notion, Hugging Face).  
Servers can be installed globally or per project, with auto-configuration in mcp.json.  



Allow/Deny Lists for Automated Commands  

Under Copilot Experimental Settings, users can define commands (e.g., dotnet build, dotnet run) that Agent Mode can execute without confirmation, streamlining workflows.  



Increased Max Request Limit  

Adjust the max request limit (default: 20) to avoid interruptions during long Agent Mode tasks. Setting it higher (e.g., 100+) lets AI run extended operations seamlessly.  



Auto-Generated Copilot Instructions  

The "Generate Instructions" feature analyzes your codebase to create/update Copilot’s context, including project structure, best practices, and conventions—improving AI accuracy.  



Snooze Code Completions  

A new snooze button (🔇) temporarily disables Copilot’s inline suggestions (ghost text) for distraction-free coding, while retaining IntelliSense.  



Bonus: Custom Chat Modes (Beast Mode)  

GitHub’s Copilot repo offers pre-built chat modes (e.g., "Beast Mode" for GPT-4-turbo) that optimize Agent Mode for tasks like planning, debugging, or UI creation. These modes add tailored prompts and tools for specialized workflows.