GitHub Agent HQ: 6 AI Agents Unified
- GitHub announced Agent HQ for unified management of AI agents including Claude, Codex, and Jules
- All agents available with existing Copilot subscription
- Shift from agent selection era to collaboration era
What Happened?
GitHub unveiled ‘Agent HQ’, an integrated platform for AI coding agents. This is the biggest change since Copilot launched.[The New Stack]
It supports Claude, Codex, Jules, Cognition, and xAI agents. All available with existing Copilot subscription.[Security Brief]
Why Does It Matter?
It solves developers’ tool selection dilemma. Mission Control enables managing multiple agents simultaneously. Including competitor agents is an unprecedented strategy.[iTWire]
What’s Next?
Full agent integration expected by 2026. GitHub ecosystem integration becomes more important than individual agent performance.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Are there additional costs for Agent HQ?
A: Existing Copilot paid subscribers use all agents at no extra cost. External agents like Claude, Codex, and Jules are included in the same subscription.
Q: Where can I use Mission Control?
A: Available on GitHub web, VS Code, mobile app, and CLI. Check agent task status, adjust direction, and approve code all in one place.
Q: Which AI agents are supported?
A: GitHub Copilot is built-in, with Claude Code, Codex, Jules, Cognition, and xAI added. Each agent handles tasks from issue processing to PR responses.
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References
- GitHub Embraces the Coding Agent Competition With Agent HQ – The New Stack (2026-02-04)
- GitHub unveils Agent HQ for integrated AI coding workflow – Security Brief (2026-02-04)
- GitHub announces Agent HQ – the control tower for every coding agent – iTWire (2026-02-04)