The New Relic agent for GitHub Copilot extension provides intelligent insights and guidance tailored to optimize application performance, monitor infrastructure, and manage deployments—all seamlessly integrated within GitHub Copilot.
This guide will walk you through the process of installing and using the New Relic agent within the GitHub Copilot extension.
Install the New Relic Agent in GitHub Copilot
Prerequisites
Before you begin, make sure that the following prerequisites are met to ensure a smooth setup process:
- An IDE is installed on your system.
- You have access to GitHub Copilot.
- The GitHub Copilot extension is installed in your IDE. For more information, refer GitHub Copilot documentation.
- The GitHub Copilot extension policy is enabled for your organization.
tip
If you want to restrict access to GitHub Copilot for certain roles, configure the settings on GitHub. To restrict access to New Relic AI for specific roles or employees, you can use New Relic's Role-Based Access Control (RBAC). For more information, refer New Relic user management.
To install New Relic Agent in GitHub Copilot:
On GitHub MarketPlace, go to New Relic Agent.
Click Add > Install it for free.
After the agent is installed, you can use it within the GitHub Chat extension in your IDE. For more information, refer using the New Relic Agent in Copilot.
Communicate with New Relic Agent in GitHub Copilot
The New Relic agent within Github Copilot can assist with a variety of tasks and offer valuable insights. To interact with the New Relic Agent, in the Copilot chat input box, type @newrelic.
Sign-in to New Relic Agent
When you initiate conversation for the first-time with New Relic Agent, you will be prompted to sign in. Follow the instructions to complete the sign-in process.
Chat message structure
To interact with the New Relic Agent, enter your prompt as follows:
@newrelic <your message>
Where:
@newrelic: Interaction with the New Relic Agent.<your message>: Action to submit to the agent for processing.